Shilpa being the first one from her family to complete a high school education has now finished her Master’s in Psychology and transcended her family’s background. The Elephant Chaser's Daughter is a literary masterpiece for those voices who are seldom heard and mostly uncared for. Shilpa tells us their story, and her story, in a sensitive and non-accusatory way, and inspires us with the possibilities for a better life. On the other hand, there are hundreds of millions more, like Shilpa’s family, who face the struggle for survival, and yet, hardly anyone bothers. We have a section of people enjoying the prosperity and the luxuries of modern India. Recollecting her past experiences and voicing what millions like her go through every day, her book is sure to create awareness among the readers about the disparities in the Indian society. 23 years old Shilpa Raj began her memoir when she was only sixteen.
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