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5 Books I Want to Read Before 2019 Ends

Last TBR of 2019

I am back with another End Of Year Content. And this time its 'Books I Want to Read Before 2019 Ends'. But there is a very narrow chance that I would be able to finish them all or even half of them. Therefore we'll just chat about my last TBR. So let's get into it.

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1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice has consistently appeared near the top of lists of "most-loved books" among literary scholars and the reading public. It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature with over 20 million copies sold, and has inspired many derivatives that abound in modern literature. ━ Obviously taken from Wikipedia.

I wanted to read this book for very long and I started reading it in the first week of December. I bought this Penguin Classics 1985 Edition from Ahmedabad National Book Fair 2019 because I love vintage editions. I also found Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone (maybe) First Edition, if not definitely the 1997 Edition. Well, we're drifting off the topic here. Okay so first I had to get through 45 pages of the 'Introduction by Toy Tanner'. It was really great to know what this book is about and knowing that there is plenty of research done on this book and Jane Austen, books were written on Jane Austen and other works like essays, retellings, etc. Why this is a very significant piece of literature and similar. It was just mind-blowing and a first step towards reading the classic writing style of Jane Austen. I am still on page no. 108, Chapter 13, inconsistency struck hard. I just hope to finish it but also don't want to rush this because I want to understand it completely.

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2. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

Here we go again ━  The book was published in the United Kingdom by Bloomsbury and in the United States by Scholastic. In both countries, the release date was 8 July 2000. This was the first time a book in the series was published in both countries at the same time.

First, I want to confess that I haven't read the whole series yet. My Harry Potter obsession first got me to read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I so wanted to know what is happening in the Wizarding World right now! To be honest, I loved it at first, I'm sorry but I did. I re-read it and still sort of liked it. Nevermind. I should have read the first book first but I failed there. I could never read ebooks of Harry Potter, it kills the joy. I finished the third book in May 2018. Then finally I got to buy The Goblet of Fire and The Order of the Pheonix recently in a Flipkart sale. Two chapters in and I'm not yet out of The Riddle House. I need to read. More.

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3. The Fragile Thread of Hope by Pankaj Giri

Finalist of the Amazon Pen To Publish Contest 2017.  A moving, inspirational fiction about love, loss, and finding hope in the darkest of times. ━  Now, this is from Goodreads.

I was to review the kindle version of this book but then I came to know that it is being published in the paperback version by Fingerprint Publications. So I was waiting for it to be launched and finally, it happened on 17th December. The cover reads "Well-sketched, sympathetic characters. A good read." - Chitra Divakaruni, The author of The Palace of Illusions. And that does enough to intrigue me. I don't know even a bit about this book and I haven't even read the blurb because I don't. I want this to be a great read. I hope so.

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4. The Veiled Universe: Cosmic Tales of Science Fiction by Rob Garnet

YOU. WILL. BELIEVE. That's what cover reads and I really did. I just finished this book yesterday and it is crazy and freaking Science-Fiction that I always wanted to read. So, it consists of 11 cosmic tales of science-fiction. I was surprised and shocked after reading each of the tales. I found it pretty brilliant, the ideas and theories of the author (who has two decades of experience in the field of science) about the universe. I often wonder about the universe and the meaning of our existence and the planets and galaxies and stars. It interests me a lot and this book just fed my curiosity no end. I'll be posting a detailed review soon so stay tuned.

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5. AZRAR and the tale of the curse by AKR (AKA Ayush Kumar Rajput)

Among these all the books, first I started reading this book by AKR. I won this copy in a giveaway contest. It's been months I started reading this book but couldn't finish because of my already swollen TBR pile. My favorite genre is fantasy and recently I've kind of started loving non-fictions. I like the story of this fantasy book, there are very few writers in India who write such fantasy themes, sort of epic. I want to finish this book in this year only. God Bless Me.

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Thank you guys for reading!! I hope you liked this Best Books 2019 Series on my blog. If you have read any of these books then share your views in comments. Let me know how was your 2019 reading year. See you guys soon!

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Honorable Mentions 2019 | Best Non-Fiction and Poetry Books | India

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Honorable Mentions 2019 (Best Non-Fiction & Poetry Books) | TOP 10 Books Series

Honorable Mentions 2019 | Best Non-Fictions & Poetry | India

After the Top 10 Fiction Books, there remains a bunch that should get equal honor. These are Non-Fiction and Poetry books that I could not include with all those fictions. So here we go! These are the best books which I think one should read for sure.

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Non-Fiction

1. Dear People, with Love and Care, Your Doctors by Debraj Shome & Aparna Govil Bhasker

Dear People, with Love and Care, Your Doctors by Dr. Shome & Dr. Bhasker (Bloomsbury)

The best thing about the book is that His Holiness, the Dalai Lama has blessed the book with the foreword. He says “The treatment of an ailment doesn’t only depend on the medical expertise of a doctor; his or her warm-heartedness, care and concern for a patient is essential for the treatment to be effective.” This is an attempt by veterans and doctors with at least 30 years of experience in their respective fields to re-strengthen the doctor-patient relationship which was the pure bond, unaltered by the technological interference a few decades ago. Doctors and patients have narrated various cases which they consider created perpetual memories to remember for the entire lifetime. 

I would like to redirect you to the review of Dear People, where I have carried out a list of points about why you need to read this book.

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2. Daughters of the Brothel by Deepak Yadav

Daughters of the Brothel by Deepak Yadav (Bigfoot Publications)

Daughters of the Brothel by Deepak Yadav is a non-fiction book that unveils the lives trapped in an inexorable web of G.B. Road. There is a total of seven chapters where each chapter represents the voice of a sex worker, however, the first chapter narrates eunuch’s story of struggle; meanwhile, the author has put open the facts and figures of subaltern communities of India while some authorities may like to remain silent about this. Deepak Yadav has done a very commendable job at research and coming up with facts and figures, inserting them whenever needed. I love him for writing this book.

I would like to redirect you to my review of Daughters of the Brothel where I have included the things you should know about prostitution in India.


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Poetry

1. Ivory Gleam by Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang

Ivory Gleam by Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang (Leadstart Publishing)

Ivory Gleam is accurately a deluge of poetry and prose. Talking about the basic structure of the book, it is divided into three chapters of learning, longing and loving. The best thing about Ivory Gleam is its raw and pure form. The very essence of poetry as it should be are words. As I mentioned, its rich set of words gives you the opportunity to learn and savor the art of literature. Ivory Gleam is about different states and feelings from life to death, loss and love, I can’t even count a number of topics addressed. Poetries are not easy to comprehend, just like dreams. It is as complex as the feelings it talks about. Not all of them are complex, there is balance in it. I would never stop reading them, would keep it handy and relish whenever I want. At last, I would like to thank the author, Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang for creating such a paradise of words that, creatively took over my mind and I found nothing but peace of mind.

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2. EASE: A poetic journey within by Mukhpreet Khurana

EASE by Mukhpreet Khurana (White Falcon Publishing)

EASE by Mukhpreet Khurana is actually beyond what its title suggests. The book is a collection of poetry and prose, which mainly focuses on self-love, self-healing, gratitude and more. You will be able to deal with outside effectively only if you are aware of your insides. EASE is all about that last bit. As I mentioned a few subjects above, there are many more things addressed here by the author Mukhpreet Khurana. I will talk about a few from them. Not to generalize but it is as real as you are, anxiety, hesitancies, broken heart and being introvert. These poetries will take away all your worries and show you the path to acceptance, the first step of healing. After reading this book, I assure you that, it is meant for you all, the readers, no matter what age you are. Truly it is written with love, it will pamper you, appreciate you and at times will guide you right.

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Thank you guys for reading!! I hope you liked this Best Books 2019 Series on my blog. If you have read any of these books then share your views in comments. Let me know how was your 2019 reading year. See you guys soon!

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Top 10 Books I Read in 2019 | Fiction | India

Hello readers' fam! We have been together for more than one year and I'm back with another Top 10!

Top 10 Books I Read in 2019 (Fiction)

Top 10 Best Books of 2019 | India

I read many books this year, more than I expected I could read. I don't believe in the Goodreads Challenge! Well, here are my "Top 10 fiction books I read this year". Most of them are from Indian Authors, in fact, except for one these all are from Indian Authors. This year I gotta know many Indian Authors and they're awesome. Some of them have carried out phenomenal work. So let's see what they've got in store for you. 

Note: All these books are review copies I got this year and most are debuts. For some reason, I couldn't read books by popular authors but these are Indeed recommended.

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10. Feni Daze by Mathew Vincent Menacherry

Feni Daze by Mathew Vincent Menacherry (Vanguard Press)

Feni Daze by Mathew Vincent Menacherry is a Crime Thriller which follows the main character Victor Gabriel, an ex-soldier. The story takes place in Goa where he meets his former girlfriend Ana. Although the novel contains all locations from Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa and Amritsar, Punjab. There are four different phases of Victor's life which are narrated throughout the novel. His life at an early age, the Indian Army life, the phase when he met Ana and the current happenings. The writing style, it was really amazing, in a true writer manner. All the senses, elements and aspects a reader seeks were all covered in the book. The author has depicted the struggles of an Indian Army Soldier, the faults of system, politics, how soldiers being crushed between seniors and police commanders, how innocent civilians' lives are filled with terror, the insurgency (Operation Blue Star) and whole lot stuff. It was a really good experience, learning the aspects of such a major historical event.


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9. The Chronicle of Golgotha Days by Sujith Balakrishnan

The Chronicle of Golgotha Days by Sujith Balakrishnan (Frog in Well)

The Chronicle of Golgotha Days is a book that put on a view about inhuman acts and intense cruelty faced by their victims. Yes, this is about sexual offenders/rapists and victims of their brutality, and in this case a sixteen-year-old child Abhaya. The prologue successfully channels the horror of such acts and that it won’t be an easy read for delicate hearts but it will leave you with nothing but strength. This book will open your eyes and call you out to stand with the young victims and their families. Because here’s the thing, because of the current condition of our societies, making it to justice is much more harrowing than the pain victims are already carrying.



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8. Bittersweet by Rajesh Konsam

Bittersweet by Rajesh Konsam (Vishwakarma Publications)

Bittersweet is a piece of art, an art of storytelling through stirring thoughts, authentic dialogues, songs and a creative plot. Apart from that, Bittersweet is a work of contemporary fiction following the protagonist Roshan, who is an artiste with excellent songwriting skills and limited vocal talent. Characters are really strong and dialogues on top of that help connecting us to them at such level that it brings you the same pain as them. I felt every bit of it. At first, I thought of it as an average read but the second part gave characters and the book itself a new life. There is not just the struggle one make as an artiste, they take almost life-changing decisions. I loved how the book is filled with life and reality, especially the second part. The novel is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness of the same amount, no more no less!


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7. Narasimha (The Mahaavatar Trilogy #1) by Kevin Missal

Narasimha by Kevin Missal (HarperCollins India)

Narasimha is first of ‘The Mahaavatar Trilogy’, the reimagining of mythological tale about Lord Narasimha, fourth Avatar of Lord Vishnu. The story takes place in the world of Illavarti, a fictionalized fantastical version of Vedic Age. The conception of this world is just amazing and more realistic. The character arcs are very dynamic, be it Holika or Prahlad. Each supporting character contributes to the storyline. The conception of weapons and the stones that fuels them, like any other modern fiction but is meaningful for the future of story. Romance is the inevitable part of the storyline and gives the very reason for the succeeding plot. The end is satisfying and I am already waiting for the sequel. This book is an epic in the true sense for author has mind-blowingly written providing multi perspective view of ancient epic, makes it more realistic and more stimulating.

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6. Tales from Bengal by Sourish Roy

Tales from Bengal by Sourish Roy (Bigfoot Publications)

Tales from Bengal is a compilation of nine short stories depicting the serious transformation in the lives of villagers of Bengal in the last few decades of the twentieth century. This is the work of fine literature and Sourish Roy has put life in this book. Author narrates these significant stories using profound language and creative writing style. While urbanization brought massive transformation, it wasn’t good for everyone. As the author says, these villagers are still waiting for elevation in their wretched living, which would probably take more time and until then would undergo numerous changes as depicted in the book. I really loved each story and devoured them again and again to re-ingest those feelings of pain and acceptance.


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5. Snakes in the Meadows by Ayaz Kohli

Snakes in the Meadows by Ayaz Kohli (Rupa Publications)

Snakes in the Meadows is a saga of the onset of militancy, the suffering and the resilience of Pir Panjal ─ the ‘and’ of Jammu and Kashmir. The structure and the narration of the book is very well-formed for accumulating all the different stories that revolve around Jammu and Kashmir and more importantly the lives of the residents of Pir Panjal over the span of 25 years. All the tales that Ayaz Kohli has included, directly or indirectly affecting the plot are great and mesmerizing and some as melancholic. The struggles that each character is going through offers a lesson to remember for lifetime. You will learn ‘Freedom is priceless’.


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4. A Year of Wednesdays by Sonia Bahl

A Year of Wednesdays by Sonia Bahl (Fingerprint Publishing)

A Year of Wednesdays is a work of Contemporary-Fiction, written with exceptional brilliancy and I’m not even exaggerating. The book felt more like an impromptu journey than a perfect plotted story. It’s a first-person point of view narration of two strangers connected through their first and only encounter. I found it wittiest that how these characters present their point of view to each other and even in their own minds. It is absolutely brilliant, the author Sonia Bahl enlightens us with insights on the planet & its population, climate change, lefties, a lot of movies and quotes. You get so used to with those impactful and captivating characters that you would not want to leave them because that means giving up those ever-lasting Wednesdays.


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3. 23:59:59 - The Journey of Survival in the B-Schools of India by Sadashiv Pradhan

23:59:59 by Sadashiv Pradhan (BlueRose Publishers)

23:59:59 – The Journey of Survival in the B-Schools of India is a commendable work done by an MBA degree holder, Sadashiv Pradhan. Describing in one sentence, the book depicts the life of B-School students throughout their two years course of MBA, irrespective of whether they are having a specific purpose behind it or not. I liked everything from cover to the end of the book. Those punches of laughter once in a while between the hectic days for characters. The book is truly a journey that gives a current scenario of B-Schools and the struggles of students surviving there. I would recommend it to every student in India whether they are pursuing MBA or not. I think it can be very helpful for students who want to pursue MBA. And to all others, for it will show you how difficult choices can be for a student after graduation.


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2. Teddy Bear Chronicles by Donnalyn Vojta

Hope in Paris! by Donnalyn Vojta (New Traditions Publishing)

Hope in Paris! (First Book) is a suspense thriller book amazingly narrated by three teddy bears. And it is not a story for KIDS. Yes. Talking about narration, it is the best-est part of Hope in Paris! There are three Teddy Bears at different locations who narrates the story, like they can read and listen and have minds that can store the memories. But like any other non-living objects, they can’t move by themselves or smell or eat. Donnalyn Vojta is so intelligent that she took care of this very well, the Teddy Bear learns as they watch and observe. The humor that Teddy Bears added was very entertaining in this suspense thriller. The characters and their backstory that the reader can directly connect to. At first, the story was slow paced but gradually paced faster. It is really charming how the Donnalyn Vojta has carried out good two relationships considering the fact of their being in Paris. Last but not the least the mental disorders factor. And the bully parents issues.

Chloe's Crusade! by Donnalyn Vojta (New Traditions Publishing)

Chloe’s Crusade! is second in the series, The Teddy Bear Chronicles. As the first book Hope in Paris! was extraordinary, I expected so much from this sequel and guess what! Author has done astounding job writing such an epic suspense thriller. There is more humor, more suspense, more action and more fun! The writing style is as it was in previous one but seems improved with different languages and narration style of newly introduced bear. The characters are powerful with their unique strengths and weaknesses. Opening and ending are as entertaining and thrilling as the whole book is. Now I think that this is one of those underrated books which has to be recognized and deserves all the attention in the world.


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1. You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas

You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas (Simon & Schuster India)

You Beneath Your Skin is a crime-thriller novel that will keep you to the edge of your seat from first page till the end. The book is the conglomeration of profound characters and enthralling plot. The story is narrated in third person omniscient point of view.  The writing style is just perfect for this tremendously progressive plot, literally it won’t leave you once you start reading this book till end. There is not a single moment that had not made a progress, also expositions are perspicuous yet intense. Apart from Acid Attacks and Autism, this book also shows the lifestyle of underprivileged people and what is the value of their lives. And with that, how privileged people take advantage of them to quench their thirst for wicked pleasures. With politics, the story is wrapped just like how people conceal their foul deeds for the sake of reputation.  I highly highly recommend this book to everyone out there reading this.


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I recommend all these books to you! You won't be disappointed but still, start from #1. LOL. So these were fiction books and soon we'll be back with the non-fiction and poetry honorable mentions. 

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Book Review: Daughters Of The Brothel by Deepak Yadav | Reality of Prostitution in India

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Daughters Of The Brothel: Stories from Delhi's red light district by Deepak Yadav

Daughters Of The Brothel by Deepak Yadav

Author: Deepak Yadav

ISBN: 978-8194202196

Genre: Non-Fiction

Length: 198 Pages

Publisher:  Bigfoot Publications (8 October 2019)

My Ratings: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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About the author: 

Deepak Yadav is an author and entrepreneur based in Delhi. He is a product of Birla School, Pilani and is currently pursuing his graduation in law from Banaras Hindu University.

Deepak Yadav was attracted towards writing since high school and has won three short story contests organized by Scholastic and Writer’s Digest. His debut novel, 'Walking with you' was published in 2013 when he was seventeen under the banner of Diamond books. The book was a take on inter-religion marriages in modern India which later became a sleeper hit among the youth.

Deepak Yadav believes in social work and started working with renowned NGOs like Udaan foundation and Lions club International soon after his schooling. Currently, he works with ‘Gudiya,’ a leading NGO engaged in preventing human trafficking and slavery for creating awareness in the masses.

Apart from his social and empathetic character, Deepak Yadav identifies himself an introvert, coffee freak, and sometimes an experimental cook.

Deepak Yadav, Founder of Bigfoot Publications

Instagram: @mr.bigfoot77

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDeepakYadav

REVIEW

Daughters of the Brothel by Deepak Yadav is a non-fiction book which unveils the lives trapped in an inexorable web of G.B. Road. The book starts and ends with prologue and epilogue. There are total of seven chapters where each chapter represents the voice of a sex worker, however the first chapter narrates eunuch’s story of struggle; meanwhile author has put open the facts and figures of subaltern communities of India while some authorities may like to remain silent about this.

I will be addressing the necessary points that have to be conveyed by this review, in chronological order of sex workers’ lives. So the author Deepak Yadav spent a considerable amount of time in G.B. Road, the famous red-light district in New Delhi during his stint with an NGO. That’s how he came to know all the sex workers of one particular brothel. Brothel no. 56.

Starting with the question, how these sex workers ended up as who they are?

They’re not from one particular state or region, in fact, they belong to very different backgrounds and cultures. But there is one thing in common, according to governmental survey under PITA (Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act or ITPA) 1.2 million sex workers in the country are minors. The ones I will be talking about are from Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Although, there is one particular place from where girls and women are trafficked in a significant amount and are forced into the Indian sex trade where prostitution is legal. It is estimated that between 12,000 to 15,000 girls between ages 6 to 16 are trafficked each year from Nepal to India. These figures are from one review done by Yvonne Rafferty for promising prevention policies under the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (2013).

That was just about geography. Mostly the reason behind their being sex worker was money. Either they were sold by their guardians for money or they had to choose this unwillingly because they believed that there are no other means by which they could earn sufficient to feed their families, children and parents. In both, former and latter cases, most of them were first raped by their guardians themselves. The exception is, some of them are traditionally believed prostitutes, although as 80% of the total prostitutes they also entered this flesh trade unwillingly. Sex work has been the primary means of community income in lower caste communities like Nats, Kanjars, Bedia and Sanshis. In the south, the practice of Devadasi earns girl’s family a regular income so they’re compelled to take up prostitution as a profession.

What happens after they reach these brothels?

Many of sex workers were trafficked and then sold to these brothels and some just escape one hell and enter another. At this place, pimps bring them to a particular brothel and then these girls/women have to live in an assigned room under the instructions of Kothamalik, generally who owns the brothel. And chances are very few of escaping this place once reached, be it for any reason. Prostitutes get a place to live, two square meals and some money to save for their family (yes as any of us they have families too), but if you’re thinking that’s good enough then you’re wrong. Their agonies aren’t put at rest at all, they get abused daily; either by customers or Kothamaliks or pimps; Kothamaliks can be very cruel and it is believed very rare to find a good one.

It was not an easy task talking to these sex workers, they hardly talked to outsiders because they don’t trust anyone. Deepak Yadav got to know these few sex workers who were ready to narrate their stories. When asked about police, their answer was ‘Policemen are worst class of people.’ Here is why they believe so, every day minor girls are trafficked under their noses but they don’t care as long as they get their monthly share from brothels; they even come to brothels at any time and satisfy their sexual urge without a penny. Even if they frequently raid (highly abusive and violent in nature) red light areas under the pretext of rescuing minors, the most widespread human rights abuse emerges from the rescue and rehabilitation provisions of ITPA. Meanwhile, there is no assurance of their lives getting any better because of the criminalization, stigma and social exclusion. People don’t treat them as humans, especially customers see them as dead flesh and an opportunity to extract as much pleasure they possibly can and they do.

Customers impose themselves without protection while intercourse which leads to frequent pregnancies and sometimes AIDS. Here comes an important point this book includes. Daughters of the brothel. “It’s true that a woman’s life is incomplete without being a mother. Motherhood is fulfilling experience for most women.” And sex workers are no exceptions, they bear child in spite of the identity of children’s father. They also dream of freedom which their children can attain; they want to educate their daughters and make promise of never forcing their daughters into this sex trade.

Fatima, who is one of that rare good Kothamalik having two sons and a daughter. She wishes to get free from this hell and want them to go to good private school because finally her sons informed her about getting bullied in their previous school.

We live in a society where people will oppose child trafficking, sex trafficking and will never fail to register their anger against rape on social media, but will do little to nothing for changing their mentality or of their relatives, parents and friends. At the other hand there are people who encourage such acts by putting content on internet like ‘How to enjoy Nepali at GB Road.’ However, there can be a list of instructions because pickpocketing and loots (mostly by pimps) are reported every other day but one cannot do anything about this because they’ll be questioned.

Not to forget the first chapter about the transgender community, where the author has depicted the miseries of a eunuch. How castration is performed, it is not mandatory though. The same social exclusion they have to face every single day. This oppression needs to stop. The author also talks about ancient history and put forward many facts. In fact, Deepak Yadav has done a very commendable job at research and coming up with facts and figures, inserting them whenever needed.

Throughout the book, there were many instances where I could see the fundamental causes of this sex trade especially child trafficking. The rural communities where they have no access to most of the resources. Where they treat their daughters as a liability and because of these communities’ economic conditions, the men turn them into assets. There we need change. The girls/women must be provided access to education and skills development programmes can help a lot. It is very necessary to convince these communities and specifically men (for they believe they are not meant to do anything except pimping and gambling) that there are many other ways to earn. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

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