Everyday Revolution by Amrita
Purkayastha is a book that suggests to find clarity, conviction and joy with
feminism. The writer over the weekends transforms herself into a feminist
researcher and culture enthusiast and spends time interviewing women and
watching reels.
The book stands out because of
its authentic presentation in the form of data collected over surveys, research
papers, articles, books, theories, health reports and from various other
journals that count upto 37 as stated in the last part of the book under
REFERENCE.
This book is extra special and
gets closer to the readers with real life stories and prompts that initiates to
pen their experience. Readers are encouraged to write after reading this book
and welcomed to join the network of women on the Instagram. Moreover author
puts forth many insights on the much needed topics of discussions, suggestions
to struggling women, importance of sisterhood and to pursue “the life I love”
rather than the pursuit of “having it all”.
This book with catchy title “Everyday
Revolution” attracts the readers and wins them with a profound information on
feminism in 228 pages. The author gradually sets the path to look into our own
self with honesty from the growth stage called childhood, followed by marriage,
motherhood and the beauty-that leaves a lasting impact on ourselves and then
the work – that is more than just earning money. “A manifesto” and the” Last
word” settles the sail on to a smooth finish.
Views of psychologists and
behaviour scientist included in this book preserves the concept and the theme
dealt with healthy support system. Every chapter though discusses the familiar
issues faced by women, this book opens up a new window there by directing us to
feel the fresh light and air.
The author’s view makes us to fondly
remember fantastic and fabulous feminist like Naomi Wolf, Angela Yvonne Davis, Mary
Wollstonecraft and Betty Friedan to name a few. But here the author speaks about
Indian homes, Indian women and installs the need to create a revolution for the
better self. She urges to have an inner
revolution and I quote “May you find clarity to choose, the courage to follow
through, and joy in changing your world a little bit every day.”
The author brings
in a beautiful Bengali line, “Lodai Lodai Lodai Chai, Lodai Kore Bachte Chai.”
It roughly translates as “let us fight and hustle always, as long as we live.” The
luxury of retiring from the fight is yet to come.
Through this book the author convinces to
bring in feminism in everyday life through kindness, compassion and empathy. Research is showing
that people who are kind and compassionate are more satisfied with their
lives, have better physical and mental health, and have stronger relationships.
Being kind and compassionate can help other people, and make you feel good too.
(A copy of the book is provided by Writer's melon in return of an honest review)
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