The author, who founded Prajwala, a center for the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of sexual offenses, including trafficking, sex slavery, and restitution of victims, gives a brutally honest and straightforward account of her experience in her memoir. It is an inspiring account of a life dedicated to service, a drive to change the world, and a determination to overcome any obstacles. She talks about the tendency to see individuals as nothing more than victims and the harshness of labels. While it’s true that our experiences create who we are, those who have faced great tragedy and work to overcome it in order to live purposeful, hopeful lives find such viewpoints to be oppressive. Her personal history of sexual assault adds a new level of empathy and understanding to her life. But it’s evident that her bravery and activism—which frequently put her in danger—come from a sincere desire to shield the weak rather than just her personal suffering. This is the significance of this memoir.
Krishnan provides in-depth accounts of events and situations, but he also looks back with amazing candor and honesty. She acknowledges her mistakes in relationships and situation management and acknowledges that not only has she suffered for being herself, but also her loved ones—most notably, her parents—have suffered as a result. Not many people have the ability to identify and explain this. All individuals who provided time, money (often when they didn’t have any extra), love, understanding, resources, and other assistance along her route are dutifully thanked.There are many situations where it appears as though heavenly intervention is also at work, acknowledging the noble and urgent necessity of this kind of activism.
The brutal reality of society’s dark side is shown to the reader; no masks or euphemisms are used to ‘shield’ them. The book has a lot of parts that make me choke. Tears rise up for this unwavering woman, her group of warriors, and everything they have done; not only because of the inhumanity of other people. Above all, however, are the human spirit’s tenacity, the success stories of those who have been saved, and the tenacity of those who have endured cruelty and persecution, demonstrating, as she puts it, that they are indeed “aparajita,” or undefeated. This autobiography reminds us that despite the violence and ugliness that permeate our lives, there are those like Sunitha Krishnan who offer hope and help us to believe in humanity again.
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