Joothan
literally means: food left on an eater's plate. This left over food meant more
than this. This Joothan was a lifeline to author's family and community during
rainy season and sweet for savouring during happy moments.
Omprakash
Valmiki's life woven in these words and sentences, speaks truth and nothing
more than this. The words pierce forcefully in heart and mind of readers, jolts
readers conscience and asks does humanity exist? What equality means? Author's
account of his Dalit community through his life is heart-rending and put our
heads under shame and demands self-introspection from us.
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full review at http://apnaharf.blogspot.in/2011/02/joothan-dalits-life-by-omprakash.html
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