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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
At 85 young years, Urmilaben Dholakia is an unusually energetic person. Sure enough, at this age she has experienced the joys and sorrows of life but she has handled them with dignity and unparalleled courage. She is a religious compassionate lady, always an advocate for women's rights and education... For over 20 years she served as a warden for Shri Sarojini Devi Ladies Hostel at the M.S. University of Baroda, India. Although this was a high administrative post, she never acted as administrator. She was a loving and gentle mother figure to all the girls who stayed in the hostel always looking after their safety and welfare. Through her extensive travels and stays in different countries, she has experienced , different cultures and lives.. This memoir is a testimony of her experiences. Her simple but powerful language makes this book even more enjoyable. Through her honest and truthful narration of the observations and experiences, she hopes to bring a kind of social, awareness in our younger generation. I am confident that this book will be an inspiration to our younger generation here and abroad.
Dr. Sharmisthaben Soneji (Koba Ashram) Translation by Niyati Pandya
