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My Father Baliah

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SKU: 9789350290750

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Discover the extraordinary story of a Dalit family’s struggle against caste oppression in southern India. From the loss of ancestral land to a life of resilience, My Father Baliah chronicles three generations’ fight for freedom and dignity. Witness the inhumanity of untouchability and the strength of the human spirit in this powerful biography by Y.B. Satyanarayana.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9789350290750
  • Publisher: HarperCollins India
  • Publisher Imprint: HarperCollins India
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 236
  • Spine Width: 14 mm
  • Width: 140 mm
  • ISBN-10: 9350290758
  • Publisher Date: 01 Dec 2011
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 304 gr

20 reviews for My Father Baliah

  1. Shubham Rai

    The narration can be difficult to grasp at times. But the information in the book is valuable.

  2. Parv Medatwal Medatwal

    A necessary read for anyone wanting to understand the struggles of Dalit communities.

  3. Akshit Kumar

    Very informative and thought-provoking. Could have been a bit shorter, though.

  4. Kodavali Samarpana Rao

    An important book. Some of the writing felt a little dry, but the story is compelling.

  5. Anushka Bhartiya

    A must-read to understand the inhumanity and suffering of the Dalit community in India.

  6. Naman Sharma

    Though a sad state of affairs. I hope things change in the future.

  7. Sarthak Joshi

    My Father Baliah is an eye-opening account of the injustices faced by Dalit people.

  8. Debjyoti Paul

    An impactful book. I wish there had been more personal reflections from the author, though.

  9. Shafaq Qureshi

    It’s an okay book; It’s quite informative, but not exactly a page-turner.

  10. Kaushal Kishor

    The book is too descriptive with little storytelling, I got bored with this.

  11. Saurabh Kumar Suman

    Heartbreaking and inspiring. Baliah’s resilience is a testament to the human spirit.

  12. Rupali Thareja

    A difficult but essential read. I learned so much about the caste system in India.

  13. Sagar Gupta

    My father Baliah is a great read. I would suggest this for anyone interested in culture and history.

  14. Akanksh Anand

    This book changed my perspective. I’m grateful for Satyanarayana sharing his family’s story.

  15. Ayushman Singh

    Baliah’s life story is a good depiction of the challenges facing the lower caste.

  16. Geetanshi Kandwal

    Good book. At times, it was difficult to follow the family tree, but the overall message is powerful.

  17. Shishank

    A good attempt. The story of Baliah and his family will remain with you for a long time.

  18. Kunal Manoharrao Motghare

    A poignant story, but I felt some sections dragged. Still, a valuable read about caste oppression.

  19. Sandhya Kumari

    A well-written biography. It gave me a lot to think about, especially around social justice.

  20. Sneha Dutta

    I was deeply moved by this account. It opened my eyes to the realities of the caste system.

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