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This book tells the stories of ten Indian women who were pioneers in diverse fields. While their stories and challenges are different, what is common is that they all opened up the way for all women to achieve their dreams.

Savitribai Phule | Kadambini Ganguly | Cornelia Sorabji | Anasuya Sarabhai | Jaddan Bai Hussain | Lakshmi Sahgal | Indira Gandhi | A Lalitha | CB Muthamma | Pt Usha

Award-winning writer Shruthi Rao writes absorbing tales of the lives, times and societies that these women lived and worked in.

Reviews:

This volume will surely awaken future change-makers. As an introduction to women’s power and possibilities, Rao’s choices rise above the rest. – Ministry of Magik

I honestly felt I’m so ignorant about the work these women did years ago in such difficult circumstances in a world of patriarchal set up. This book is published by a wonderful children’s publisher, Duckbill Books, but it deserves to be read by children and adults alike. You’ve done a fantastic job again, Shruthi! So much thoughtful research must have gone into this book. – Arundhati Nath, author.

“I think what really comes out in these stories is the struggles that these remarkable Indian women have had to undergo for achieving what they did. …
is an indispensable addition to your library!” – Booked for Life

Rao gives us a concise account of each person’s life, struggles and the magnitude of their achievements. She brings forth the discrimination faced by them in society, their courage, guts and grit to achieve and be forerunners. The writing is simple, and easy to understand. – The Book Review India

Shruthi Rao: Interviewed by Anuradha Sengupta

Introduction to the Book, by Shruthi Rao