The Bandit Queen of India: An Indian Woman's Amazing Journey from Peasant to International Legend (Paperback)
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Review It took a Salman Rushdie to make the world discuss the Freedom of Expression . . . to discuss an individual's right to Justice, it takes a Phoolan Devi.--Arundhati Roy, Author of the Booker Prize-Winning International...
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Review It took a Salman Rushdie to make the world discuss the Freedom of Expression . . . to discuss an individual's right to Justice, it takes a Phoolan Devi.--Arundhati Roy, Author of the Booker Prize-Winning International Best-Seller The God of Small Things "She will remain one of the most talked-about people in the country."--The New York Times "Phoolan became at once both symbol and avenger of atrocities committed against the lower castes-a woman who had taken justice into her own hands and achieved a singular vindication . . . as a creation of the worst aspects of a monstrous social structure, she could lead a credible challenge against the caste system that has defined India since ancient times."--Atlantic Monthly "A khaki-and-bandana clad avenger of outrages by high caste against low, and by men against women."--The Nation "A stunning tale, and all the more amazing for being true. It will make you cry, it will also make you cheer."--Jan Goodwin, Author of Price of Honor and Caught in the Crossfire "Vivid and moving . . . a remarkable story."--Financial Times "No reader can fail to be on her side."--London Times -- Review --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Review "She will remain one of the most talked-about people in the country."--The New York Times "No reader can fail to be on her side."--The Times, London "Phoolan became at once both symbol and avenger of atrocities committed against the lower castes-a woman who had taken justice into her own hands and achieved a singular vindication . . . as a creation of the worst aspects of a monstrous social structure, she could lead a credible challenge against the caste system that has defined India since ancient times."--Atlantic Monthly "It took a Salman Rushdie to make the world discuss the freedom of expression . . . to discuss an individual's right to Justice, it takes a Phoolan Devi."--Arundhati Roy, author of the Booker Prize-winning international best-seller, The God of Small Things "A stunning tale, and all the more amazing for being true. It will make you cry, it will also make you cheer."--Jan Goodwin Author of Price of Honor and Caught in the Crossfire "Phoolan became at once both symbol and avenger of atrocities committed against the lower castes--a woman who had taken justice into her own hands and achieved a singular vindication."--The Atlantic Monthly "A khaki-and-bandana clad avenger of outrages by high caste against low, and by men against women."--The Nation "Vivid and moving . . . a remarkable story."--Financial Times See all Editorial Reviews
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