An Indian Woman’s Amazing Journey from Peasant to International Legend

Phoolan Devi     1997     497p     6 x 9

Born in India to the lowest caste and sent to live with an arranged husband at the age of 12, Devi’s story is one of defiance and reclamation. After running away from her abusive husband, Devi eventually lead a group of bandits for three years: rocking the government, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, and dishing out vengeance to rapists. WARNING: graphic sexual violence.

$10-20

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