My Story by Kamala Das was published in the year 1977. The writer looked very rebellious and revolutionary and I instantly drawn towards her works and my teacher had given me to read Kamala’s autobiography My Story. The book was originally published in Malayalam, titled Ente Katha. In the book, she explores the desires of women of that era who were bound by tradition and had no say in any matters. It is not a continuous story but rather a collection of incidents based on the lives of various women the author came across in her life. The life of self educated,and fiercely independent woman finds articulation in the form of biography in MY STORY. A highly readable book and a literary masterpiece by any standards.
She was much ahead of her time and this book is the perfect example of her far sightedness. A … The life of self educated,and fiercely independent woman finds articulation in the form of biography in MY STORY. My story is the story of Kamala Das, a woman born in a conservative society of Kerala. My Story is an autobiographical book written by Indian author and poet Kamala Das (also known as Kamala Surayya or Madhavikutty). Kamala Das’ autobiography — My Story I read My Story during my degree classes, thanks to my teacher Ramamani, who had instilled a sort of curiosity about Kamala Das. A … The book evoked violent reactions of admiration and criticism among the readers and critics. She raised many topics in this book, which are still under cover. A highly readable book and a literary masterpiece by any standards. Kamala Das lends her voice and music to inner musings of twentieth century Indian women. 'My story' is a masterwork by Kamala Das. Kamala Das lends her voice and music to inner musings of twentieth century Indian women.