Thapathi’s Tale : What’s in a Name?

<p>Thapathi’s Tale is a first person account of a woman born within the first decade post-Independence. It chronicles her transformation from a shy little girl in an orthodox south Indian family in Chennai raised to be a “good home maker” to confident professional eventually transcending the prevailing cultural definitions and expectations.</p><p>This tale told without filters captures with candour the way she keeps pushing her boundaries finding her own space in the world to establish her individual identity as a person of her own.</p><p>But this book is more than just her story- it chronicles the changing values and lifestyles of a generation that experienced transformation and the adaptations needed for coping at every stage . Every era comes alive through the small details captured with love and humour. </p><p>“Thapathi” is the affectionate name given to Radha by her grandchildren. While this story was originally written for them it will resonate with generations that grew up in pre-liberalised India and experienced the enormous change that took place in the turn of the century.</p><p>And for the fresh generations to which Thapathi’s grandchildren belong it will give a glimpse into a warm and cosy world that has vanished from sight but lingers in the minds as stories of a fading generation.</p>