INDIAN MOTHER Sakuntala:70s 80s and 90s an unschooled girl wife and mother wrestle and wisdom

This book tells the remarkable story of Sakuntala a woman who faced unimaginable hardships from an early age. Born into a family that mistreated her she endured abuse and neglect in a time when life was harsh with limited food electricity and transportation in the 70s 80s and 90s. Despite the odds Sakuntala found contentment in her limited means. However as time passed she witnessed how people around her including family members she once helped betrayed her. Sakuntala though unschool had the wisdom to understand human nature and the courage to fight for her dignity and family. At the age of 13 she began her struggle by selling cow dung later working in a clothing factory. Married at 17 to a man 20 years her senior she soon discovered his health issues including a leg problem and chronic illnesses like tuberculosis and asthma. Despite facing disrespect from her husband’s friends and local authorities when seeking help Sakuntala took matters into her own hands. She sold her jewelry to pay for medical treatments and managed the household and her children’s education while caring for her husband and his business. Her journey is a testament to self-respect love family care and resilience in the face of adversity. Sakuntala’s story embodies the virtues of never giving up humility honesty bravery wisdom social activism and courage. It is a powerful narrative of a woman who fought tirelessly for her family always putting their well-being above her own.