Her story, in her words. I usually like autobiographies, and have read many- and written one. This one is among the better ones I have read. Not being familiar with her writing- did not read the Booker-winning book, nor the Ministry of Utmost Happiness- may have helped. I thought the last couple of chapters were a drag, but the rest was a pretty good read.
She is of course, an activist who speaks out on every major issue. Many are controversial today. But that has not stopped her. Maybe the mother's influence. She (Mary) had started a school against all odds in a small Kerala town, with architecture by Laurie Baker!
Her relationships with family and later, husband, are probably the best parts. That's what autobiographies are for, aren't they? Unless they are meant as a humorous take on life..
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