Joothan: An Untouchable's Life
As an editor and writer, Valmiki has done much to stake out a space for Dalit literary expression, well exemplified by this narrative. Fascinating cultural and personal history.(Booklist)Mukherjee offers English-language readers an accessible translation of Valmiki's engaging memoir that will prove invaluable.(Maggie RonkinThe Journal of Asian Studies)A "must read" for courses in postcolonial, cultural, and South Asian studies.(Mohd. AsaduddinH-Asia)