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Daughters Of The Brothel: Stories from Delhi's Red-light District
“My nath utrai (Taking off the nose ring) was performed when I was twelve or thirteen. The initial days were tough but now it gives me pleasure. I have inherited the art of making love from my grandmother.”
-Roopal, a sex worker from the Bedia community in brothel number 56.
Nath Utrai ceremony is nothing but the auction of the girl by the highest bidder near Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
“Everyone believes that all hijras are castrated, but this is not true. We call it nirvana. Castration is usually optional. It cannot be forced upon a hijra.”
-Sharmila, a eunuch from the streets of Varanasi
The narrator spends a considerable amount of time in G.B. Road, the famous red-light district in New Delhi during his stint with an NGO. He records the narratives of the sex workers of brothel number 56, insights of their daily lives, local lingos, quarrels, and the ins and outs of their business with an honest stoicism that does not dilute the terrible pathos of their lives.
Through this voyage within the walls of pleasurable cells, the writer learns that the G.B. road is an inexorable web...but only because the women trapped in it believe it to be so.
-Roopal, a sex worker from the Bedia community in brothel number 56.
Nath Utrai ceremony is nothing but the auction of the girl by the highest bidder near Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
“Everyone believes that all hijras are castrated, but this is not true. We call it nirvana. Castration is usually optional. It cannot be forced upon a hijra.”
-Sharmila, a eunuch from the streets of Varanasi
The narrator spends a considerable amount of time in G.B. Road, the famous red-light district in New Delhi during his stint with an NGO. He records the narratives of the sex workers of brothel number 56, insights of their daily lives, local lingos, quarrels, and the ins and outs of their business with an honest stoicism that does not dilute the terrible pathos of their lives.
Through this voyage within the walls of pleasurable cells, the writer learns that the G.B. road is an inexorable web...but only because the women trapped in it believe it to be so.
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Published October 6, 2019
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October 15, 2019
As it’s mentioned in title, it’s a collection of stories from Delhi’s red light district. It’s collection of eight heart touching stories. I will discuss the blurb of first two stories here as those two are my favourite. The first one is about a person named Sharmila Prakash.she is transgender. It’s the story about how transgender people identify a child and if their parents wish, they take care of them. It’s also about her life story.
The second story is about Kareena, she works as sex worker in red light area. The story has been shared in her point if view like how she was living in poverty and married. She had kids and one day a construction worker raped her. To take care of her son, she has to join this business and she was in it for nineteen years. It’s a really heart touching story.
If we talk generally, I have read many books based on this concept, still I always feel emotional. This type of book should be encouraged as to remove stigma towards thos people and at least a well behaviour towards them can be encouraged. The book is written in simple and easily understandable language so that everyone can read it. It’s written in such an emotional way that every emotions can be felt in the heart. A good book. Recommended from my side.
The second story is about Kareena, she works as sex worker in red light area. The story has been shared in her point if view like how she was living in poverty and married. She had kids and one day a construction worker raped her. To take care of her son, she has to join this business and she was in it for nineteen years. It’s a really heart touching story.
If we talk generally, I have read many books based on this concept, still I always feel emotional. This type of book should be encouraged as to remove stigma towards thos people and at least a well behaviour towards them can be encouraged. The book is written in simple and easily understandable language so that everyone can read it. It’s written in such an emotional way that every emotions can be felt in the heart. A good book. Recommended from my side.
July 25, 2020
This is actually a 3.5 star rating for me. A book on the subaltern subjects which deals in detail about the lives of the Sex workers in India- I would say it’s a great eye opener. For a person who has always taken a lot of interest in knowing these stories and has done a lot of research, this book does not add anything new to it. It is definitely great for anyone who has very limited knowledge on the subject. I just wish the author paid a little more attention to copy editing and correcting the spellings and grammar. The writing style drops are certain places. But when you have such heart felt stories to know, you do pay really little attention to such things!
December 25, 2019
"Where there is humanity, there is no need for religion, and where there is religion, there is no need for humanity."
As mentioned in the title, Daughters of the Brothel by Deepak Yadav is a collection of various stories from Delhi's red light district, G.B. Road. By the time I was done with it, I was trying my best to not cry. The thing that bothered me the most about the book was that these stories were some people's real life stories. The things they had to endure, merely to stay alive, broke my heart. I couldn't help but think how lucky I am for not having to go through any of that myself.
Deepak Yadav spent a considerable amount of time amidst these underprivileged people who ran away from home, were thrown out, or simply had no other means to survive. The book gives the reader an insight into the lives of sex workers and eunuchs. They have never had it easy and it couldn't have been more obvious than in Yadav's latest book.
The book left me dumbstruck as it narrated each person's story through their as well as Yadav's eyes. What bothered me the most about it all was how slowly, their sad selves also became a little used to it. I say a little but what I mean is how they were used to it enough that it stopped bothering them in all. It was a great book, all in all, and everyone should give it a read if they want to know what it would take to improve the lifestyle of various Indians. If you're someone who can look past the editing, then this would be a sure hit for you. (Just saying that last sentence breaks my heart, in a way.)
As mentioned in the title, Daughters of the Brothel by Deepak Yadav is a collection of various stories from Delhi's red light district, G.B. Road. By the time I was done with it, I was trying my best to not cry. The thing that bothered me the most about the book was that these stories were some people's real life stories. The things they had to endure, merely to stay alive, broke my heart. I couldn't help but think how lucky I am for not having to go through any of that myself.
Deepak Yadav spent a considerable amount of time amidst these underprivileged people who ran away from home, were thrown out, or simply had no other means to survive. The book gives the reader an insight into the lives of sex workers and eunuchs. They have never had it easy and it couldn't have been more obvious than in Yadav's latest book.
The book left me dumbstruck as it narrated each person's story through their as well as Yadav's eyes. What bothered me the most about it all was how slowly, their sad selves also became a little used to it. I say a little but what I mean is how they were used to it enough that it stopped bothering them in all. It was a great book, all in all, and everyone should give it a read if they want to know what it would take to improve the lifestyle of various Indians. If you're someone who can look past the editing, then this would be a sure hit for you. (Just saying that last sentence breaks my heart, in a way.)
February 21, 2020
This is a story about few prostitutes from India's most notorious red-light district, G.B. Road, New Delhi. The author and the narrator of this book spends a considerable amount of time with the sex workers to get an insight of their daily lives, quarrels, friendship and honesty. Through this journey author has tried to fathom what circumstances and what dire consequences led this women to choose this path. This book talks about various prostitute businesses and how they are running in the name of god. When you are in, there is no way out.
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Now coming into the storyline, I've never read any non-fiction like this before, the entire manuscript is written so beautifully that it doesn't feel a non-fiction at all. And I think that is the best part, it can't bore anyone. The entire piece is very descriptive and informative without being too much analytical, includes some survey results also. Every chapter is presented so well with beautiful endings. Writing style and quality is good. Every paragraph depicts the abandoned, painful, tortured lives of the prostitutes. We come to know some religious beliefs and festivals that supports prostitution and a community where the main source of income is prostitution. This is not just a story about few sex workers in G.B. Road, this is utterly the story of every sex worker in the world.
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MY EXPERIENCE:
Honestly this book made me emotional. After reading this I'm really looking forward to read this type of books. This book can really change some stereotypes and prejudices. Author has done nice job.
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Now coming into the storyline, I've never read any non-fiction like this before, the entire manuscript is written so beautifully that it doesn't feel a non-fiction at all. And I think that is the best part, it can't bore anyone. The entire piece is very descriptive and informative without being too much analytical, includes some survey results also. Every chapter is presented so well with beautiful endings. Writing style and quality is good. Every paragraph depicts the abandoned, painful, tortured lives of the prostitutes. We come to know some religious beliefs and festivals that supports prostitution and a community where the main source of income is prostitution. This is not just a story about few sex workers in G.B. Road, this is utterly the story of every sex worker in the world.
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MY EXPERIENCE:
Honestly this book made me emotional. After reading this I'm really looking forward to read this type of books. This book can really change some stereotypes and prejudices. Author has done nice job.
November 6, 2019
With a hope of changing the common yet mistaken ideologies regarding the back-stories of the game of prostitution and it's victims, the author of this book Mr. Deepak Yadav has done a marvelous piece of work. I congratulate him for his efforts.
Starting off with a graphically informing story of a transgender person he lets us know about the daily struggles of the hijra community while they are facing the fear and utter disgust from the ignorant public. Then he goes on to share his mind-boggling journey of visiting a brothel in the red light area of Delhi called as the famous G.B. Road to know the stories of a group of prostitutes. Their stories are quite painful. Their endurance is what seems like keeping them alive. Their reasons for sacrificing themselves in the flesh market are quite desperate.
It was an eye-opening experience for me to go through this book. I found it very interesting as it enlightened me with so many unknown truths lying within the adult Indian society that every adult deserves to know about. The narration of the author plays a very distinct role in conveying the soulful messages inside this book. I am likely to recommend this book to every reader that I come across as I enjoyed reading it.
Starting off with a graphically informing story of a transgender person he lets us know about the daily struggles of the hijra community while they are facing the fear and utter disgust from the ignorant public. Then he goes on to share his mind-boggling journey of visiting a brothel in the red light area of Delhi called as the famous G.B. Road to know the stories of a group of prostitutes. Their stories are quite painful. Their endurance is what seems like keeping them alive. Their reasons for sacrificing themselves in the flesh market are quite desperate.
It was an eye-opening experience for me to go through this book. I found it very interesting as it enlightened me with so many unknown truths lying within the adult Indian society that every adult deserves to know about. The narration of the author plays a very distinct role in conveying the soulful messages inside this book. I am likely to recommend this book to every reader that I come across as I enjoyed reading it.
November 29, 2019
These are the stories from a Brother of the Red Light area of Delhi "GB Road" no know as "Swami Shradhanand Marg". In the morning its a normal market mostly for hardwares but at night this becomes a flesh market. GB Road is having hundreds of Brother and this story is if one of that borther. All of girls working there have some stories to tell you. Some of them are sad stories but most of it are horrifying.
The Author actully visited these places and collected the information regarding all these. I appreciate his hard work and the outcome is realy great this is really a heart touching book. It really dose make you understand that from what pain and sacrifices they all are going though. This is the book every single person should read atlest once.
The Author actully visited these places and collected the information regarding all these. I appreciate his hard work and the outcome is realy great this is really a heart touching book. It really dose make you understand that from what pain and sacrifices they all are going though. This is the book every single person should read atlest once.
November 6, 2019
Title - Daughters Of The Brothel
(stories from Delhi's red
light district)
Author - Deepak Yadav
Publisher - Big Foot Publishers
Genre - Non -Fiction
Pages - 195
Format - Paperback
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Plot - Daughters Of The Brothel by Deepak Yadav is a collection of many heartwrenching stories of sex workers from G. B. Road,the famous red light district in New Delhi mainly Brothel no. 56. The cover of the book is dark and totally apt. The title of the book is disturbing. The plot of the book and every story is heartwrenching. Each story gives a vision on the lives of sex workers and also about the transgenders. The author has very well narrated the dark side of our society. This book highlights on the real stories, incidents and the reasons of the sex workers like Madhuri, Jhumpa, Sharmila, Reshma, Kareena etc. The language used in this book is simple and clear. The writing style of the author is amazing. The flow of the book is fast paced which makes it a quick read. Hats off to the author for writing such a hypersensitive topic of sexworkers ,prostitutes and transgenders. Overall, an emotional and eye opener read.
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I recommend this book to all which is about the cruel reality of our society.
(stories from Delhi's red
light district)
Author - Deepak Yadav
Publisher - Big Foot Publishers
Genre - Non -Fiction
Pages - 195
Format - Paperback
.
.
Plot - Daughters Of The Brothel by Deepak Yadav is a collection of many heartwrenching stories of sex workers from G. B. Road,the famous red light district in New Delhi mainly Brothel no. 56. The cover of the book is dark and totally apt. The title of the book is disturbing. The plot of the book and every story is heartwrenching. Each story gives a vision on the lives of sex workers and also about the transgenders. The author has very well narrated the dark side of our society. This book highlights on the real stories, incidents and the reasons of the sex workers like Madhuri, Jhumpa, Sharmila, Reshma, Kareena etc. The language used in this book is simple and clear. The writing style of the author is amazing. The flow of the book is fast paced which makes it a quick read. Hats off to the author for writing such a hypersensitive topic of sexworkers ,prostitutes and transgenders. Overall, an emotional and eye opener read.
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I recommend this book to all which is about the cruel reality of our society.
January 4, 2020
A Book about the reality of red light areas and the women over there is a honest eye opener of these underprivileged people. It is genuinely depressing to read some of their stories to understand what these people go through on an everyday basis. The facts about a lot of communities in India is just sad to read but very well researched in terms of writing. The author has definitely taken a genuine effort to understand their lives and provide an honest view.
A book that is depressing yet provides a reality check to all of us.
A book that is depressing yet provides a reality check to all of us.
August 13, 2023
Review :
Ensnared by the enigmatic title and captivated by the blurb's promise, I embarked on an expedition through pages that wove a tapestry of profound revelations and emotions.
Nestled within this collection of short stories lies a world brimming with poignant tales, each intricately linked by the theme of prostitution. Through candid narratives, the veil is lifted on the injustices suffered by those ensnared on society's fringes, inviting readers to step into the dimly lit corners of red-light districts and witness lives entwined with stories of heartache and longing.
The narratives transcend mere words, delving into raw subjects such as castration and the heartrending plight of infant girls weighed down by societal norms. Yet, this isn't just a literary journey; it's a historical odyssey, tracing the roots of prostitution to the ancient heart of Mesopotamia. Threads of history intertwine seamlessly, unearthing the tales of Devdasi pratha and echoing the resilience of Yellamma through the ages.
Amidst the backdrop of struggle, the symphony of love reverberates through the narratives, painted with strokes of vivid emotion. Characters like Kareena and Fatima emanate the timeless embrace of maternal love, while the intricate dance between Jhumpa and Bibek reveals the delicate threads of trust and yearning that define true devotion. The tender bond shared by Reshma and Naeem stands as a testament to the unwavering pillars of support and unwavering love that blossom amidst adversity.
In the poignant finale of the book, woven around Kareena's fate, the heartstrings are tugged, and the spirit of resilience finds its zenith. The author's dedication to capturing the essence of these women's struggles is evident in every sentence, crafting a vivid tableau of reality. The narrative flows with grace and ease, beckoning readers to embark on an emotional journey. Despite the weightiness of its themes, the prose dances with eloquence, rendering the book an accessible and unforgettable masterpiece.
In summary, this collection stands as a testament to the power of storytelling, a tribute to the voices that often remain shrouded in silence. With unflinching sincerity, eloquent storytelling, and an ability to evoke emotions that linger long after the final page, this book is an irrefutable masterpiece. Its pages hold a transformative essence, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a profound exploration of the human experience.
Ensnared by the enigmatic title and captivated by the blurb's promise, I embarked on an expedition through pages that wove a tapestry of profound revelations and emotions.
Nestled within this collection of short stories lies a world brimming with poignant tales, each intricately linked by the theme of prostitution. Through candid narratives, the veil is lifted on the injustices suffered by those ensnared on society's fringes, inviting readers to step into the dimly lit corners of red-light districts and witness lives entwined with stories of heartache and longing.
The narratives transcend mere words, delving into raw subjects such as castration and the heartrending plight of infant girls weighed down by societal norms. Yet, this isn't just a literary journey; it's a historical odyssey, tracing the roots of prostitution to the ancient heart of Mesopotamia. Threads of history intertwine seamlessly, unearthing the tales of Devdasi pratha and echoing the resilience of Yellamma through the ages.
Amidst the backdrop of struggle, the symphony of love reverberates through the narratives, painted with strokes of vivid emotion. Characters like Kareena and Fatima emanate the timeless embrace of maternal love, while the intricate dance between Jhumpa and Bibek reveals the delicate threads of trust and yearning that define true devotion. The tender bond shared by Reshma and Naeem stands as a testament to the unwavering pillars of support and unwavering love that blossom amidst adversity.
In the poignant finale of the book, woven around Kareena's fate, the heartstrings are tugged, and the spirit of resilience finds its zenith. The author's dedication to capturing the essence of these women's struggles is evident in every sentence, crafting a vivid tableau of reality. The narrative flows with grace and ease, beckoning readers to embark on an emotional journey. Despite the weightiness of its themes, the prose dances with eloquence, rendering the book an accessible and unforgettable masterpiece.
In summary, this collection stands as a testament to the power of storytelling, a tribute to the voices that often remain shrouded in silence. With unflinching sincerity, eloquent storytelling, and an ability to evoke emotions that linger long after the final page, this book is an irrefutable masterpiece. Its pages hold a transformative essence, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a profound exploration of the human experience.
April 10, 2020
Made me emotional
This is a story about few prostitutes from India's most ill-famed red-light district, G.B. Road, New Delhi. The narrator of this book spends a considerable amount of time with the sex workers to get an insight into their daily lives, quarrels, friendship and honesty.
Through this journey, the author has tried to get to the bottom of circumstances and critical consequences what led these women to choose this path. This book talks about various prostitute businesses and how they are running and when you are in, there is no way out.
The entire manuscript is written so beautifully that it doesn't even feel like non-fiction. It feels like I'm witnessing everything happening The entire book is very descriptive, informative and practical which also includes survey results.
Every paragraph depicts the forgotten, agonizing and tortured lives of the prostitutes.
"I had a friend from Bihar. We used to live in kotha number 89 and wee sharing a room there. She used to make delicious dal and bhindi. Poor woman! Her husband sold her for two lakh rupees."
This is not just a story about few sex workers in G.B. Road, this is utterly the story of every sex worker in the world.
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The book portrays the real frame of the sex workers' day to day life. Prostitutes narrate their stories in different ways and the author's beautiful narration power has given their stories proper justice.
Honestly this book made me emotional.
This is a story about few prostitutes from India's most ill-famed red-light district, G.B. Road, New Delhi. The narrator of this book spends a considerable amount of time with the sex workers to get an insight into their daily lives, quarrels, friendship and honesty.
Through this journey, the author has tried to get to the bottom of circumstances and critical consequences what led these women to choose this path. This book talks about various prostitute businesses and how they are running and when you are in, there is no way out.
The entire manuscript is written so beautifully that it doesn't even feel like non-fiction. It feels like I'm witnessing everything happening The entire book is very descriptive, informative and practical which also includes survey results.
Every paragraph depicts the forgotten, agonizing and tortured lives of the prostitutes.
"I had a friend from Bihar. We used to live in kotha number 89 and wee sharing a room there. She used to make delicious dal and bhindi. Poor woman! Her husband sold her for two lakh rupees."
This is not just a story about few sex workers in G.B. Road, this is utterly the story of every sex worker in the world.
.
The book portrays the real frame of the sex workers' day to day life. Prostitutes narrate their stories in different ways and the author's beautiful narration power has given their stories proper justice.
Honestly this book made me emotional.
February 11, 2020
This is a very good book which talks about many dark sides of our society which prevailed since time immemorial. Let it be the story of eununchs & their harsh reality or the truth behind the cruel behaviour subjected against them. It also shared the fact that only a tiny percentage of people are actually born as hijras (eunuchs) by nature. The majority of them are actually men who disguise themselves by dressing up as women on the pretext of just earning more money. They often cheat common public. Hence, people are predominantly confused between Transgenders, Transsexuals & Intersexuals.
There're several other stories in the book which talk about sex workers & their plights. Later it leads further discussion on prostitution & prostitutes. The author's personal encounter with them embedded with vivid experiences at various situations in many parts of India is what makes the storyline, storytelling & narration much more interesting. And not to forget the mythological references & responsible research done on every topic which has been shared in the form of information resources adds further knowledge to the content given here. The context along with the concept from various sources combined together here gives yet another documented factual version of a good survey of leftout people in our society who are frequently ignored.
This fervent fact accompanied by a nice description of things made it worthwhile reading this book. It was somewhere between a fiction novel & a documentary based on a nonfiction. It's not the average sort of books we come across in today's world but rather a hard/better version of documented truths/facts which are much more important & needed to be discussed on a prioritised note. The things which make it better is that it's personally documented by the author himself who penned down his experiences which makes it first-hand when it comes to the authenticity of information which makes it much more realistic, reliable & genuine, rather than just citing from various sources which we usually come across.
The only drawbacks I encountered was the writing style though good, it felt more forceful than being natural/lucid. Though the writer tried to make it subtle in a free-flowing manner, however, it failed in that regard. I felt vocabulary also needed considerable improvement. Additionally, it felt monotonous at times dragging the content further. Nevertheless, apart from all these minor issues; overall, it was a great read. A good one-time read worth recommending to all the readers!
There're several other stories in the book which talk about sex workers & their plights. Later it leads further discussion on prostitution & prostitutes. The author's personal encounter with them embedded with vivid experiences at various situations in many parts of India is what makes the storyline, storytelling & narration much more interesting. And not to forget the mythological references & responsible research done on every topic which has been shared in the form of information resources adds further knowledge to the content given here. The context along with the concept from various sources combined together here gives yet another documented factual version of a good survey of leftout people in our society who are frequently ignored.
This fervent fact accompanied by a nice description of things made it worthwhile reading this book. It was somewhere between a fiction novel & a documentary based on a nonfiction. It's not the average sort of books we come across in today's world but rather a hard/better version of documented truths/facts which are much more important & needed to be discussed on a prioritised note. The things which make it better is that it's personally documented by the author himself who penned down his experiences which makes it first-hand when it comes to the authenticity of information which makes it much more realistic, reliable & genuine, rather than just citing from various sources which we usually come across.
The only drawbacks I encountered was the writing style though good, it felt more forceful than being natural/lucid. Though the writer tried to make it subtle in a free-flowing manner, however, it failed in that regard. I felt vocabulary also needed considerable improvement. Additionally, it felt monotonous at times dragging the content further. Nevertheless, apart from all these minor issues; overall, it was a great read. A good one-time read worth recommending to all the readers!
October 30, 2019
Staying in a democratic country we always have discussions about our rights and duties . What government must do to protect our right and what it must not do ...etc etc . But parallel to our rights concern community there are also some communities who are denied even the basic rights of theirs . In this book "The Daughters of The Brothel" the author writes about the various sex workers in the brothels of G. B. Road (famous red light area of Delhi) and interviewed their past and present. It was heart-rending to read their stories . Every day they have to face exploitation, mocking amd bear to the never ending physical harassment by their customers. These sex workers are abducted at a very early age from various parts of India and also Nepal and make them push them towards this cruel world . These little girls are mostly from the families of extreme poverty . When they are bought into the brothels those inhuman kotha maliks (leader of a brothel) , give them oxytocin injections to fasten their puberty . At the age in which children's go to school for education , these innocent girls progress in becoming child prostitutes. Their hygiene, safety and health is put on sake only to entertain their customers .The most unfortunate thing is that even if they approach the police for help , those uniformed man instead of registering her case and giving her justice ,rape her and send her back to the brothels. That's why even if their customers treat them in the most inhuman manner they suffer instead of approaching the police .
The author also covers the back story of the sex workers and what let them to enter this vicious world . 'Roopal' a sex worker from a bedia community said she belong to a coterie of prostitutes in Rajasthan. She learned the art of love making from her grandmother. A ceremony is held by the bedia community where a girl is put in an auction and whoever wins her takes of her nath(nose ring) and she is declared a prostitute from then on . Another story of 'Ganga' who belong from Karnataka was dedicated to Lord Yellemma and as per ritual she became a devdasi . A Devdasi as married to an immortal was denied re-marrying any mortals and she becomes a sexual server of the men's of her community.
While reading this book you will feel like 'Is Democracy really practiced in India' and 'are we really independent ?'..Definitely there are hundreds of laws passed for the protection of human rights but in reality are they really practiced , is still a big question in my mind . There are laws passed to abolish untouchability, child marriage, Devdasi system but what about those girls who are forced to become a prostitute and are never able to come out of that vicious cycle. Even the law protectors themselves snatch away their rights . The rights of prostitutes is still a debatable question. But is it necessary to debate on topics like whether to give humans their to stay like a human. Prostitutes too are humans but there is no such strict law ensuring their rights , as such they remain in that cycle never able to come out of it .
The author also covers the back story of the sex workers and what let them to enter this vicious world . 'Roopal' a sex worker from a bedia community said she belong to a coterie of prostitutes in Rajasthan. She learned the art of love making from her grandmother. A ceremony is held by the bedia community where a girl is put in an auction and whoever wins her takes of her nath(nose ring) and she is declared a prostitute from then on . Another story of 'Ganga' who belong from Karnataka was dedicated to Lord Yellemma and as per ritual she became a devdasi . A Devdasi as married to an immortal was denied re-marrying any mortals and she becomes a sexual server of the men's of her community.
While reading this book you will feel like 'Is Democracy really practiced in India' and 'are we really independent ?'..Definitely there are hundreds of laws passed for the protection of human rights but in reality are they really practiced , is still a big question in my mind . There are laws passed to abolish untouchability, child marriage, Devdasi system but what about those girls who are forced to become a prostitute and are never able to come out of that vicious cycle. Even the law protectors themselves snatch away their rights . The rights of prostitutes is still a debatable question. But is it necessary to debate on topics like whether to give humans their to stay like a human. Prostitutes too are humans but there is no such strict law ensuring their rights , as such they remain in that cycle never able to come out of it .
May 31, 2021
Daughters of the Brothel is a very painful, though provoking and emotional read which takes you through the life of poor girls who are forced into the business of sex.
The author describes his interaction with sex workers in G B Road in Delhi and ordeals which they face. The life of a brothel is completely different from the world which we live in. They do not have basic necessities of life - a hygienic place to sleep and cook !!
“Niche bacha sota hai uppar dhanda chalta hai”
Even for the work that they are doing (again which is not by choice) they are not paid off well. The clients that visit these brothels most of the time assault the girls very brutally and snatch whatever little money the girls are having. Policemen are equally responsible for the condition of these brothels as they never register any complaints against those misdeeds. Instead they visit these brothels for their pleasure and don’t even pay the sex workers.
The main reason behind girls turning to brothel is poverty, being disowned by the family and illegally sold by relatives to brothel. Their life starts in brothel (before they understand the meaning of life) and it ends terribly in brothel either through sexually transmitted disease or begging on roads.
Excerpts from the Book -
“Every year about 15000 girls and women are trafficked from Nepal into India to be dumped in the brothels of GB Road, Sonagachi and Kamathipura. These women and girls generally belong to poor, uneducated families who easily get lured by fake promises of good job and marriages.” On Trafficking
“At the current rate of growth, by 2025, one out of every five Indian girlchild will be a prostitute” – on the rate at which prostitution is growing
“Castration is performed on the day declared auspicious by the guru. The boy is kept on a dose of opium and milk for three days. The lower part of the belly and the upper part of the thighs are bound with bandages to prevent too much haemorrhage. Then the genitals are washed with hot pepper water before they are hacked off with a sickle-shaped knife dipped in boiling oil. After dressing the wound, a nail with a string attached to it is tied to the waist and drilled into the main orifice at the root of the penis, which would, with time and medication, begin to look somewhat like a female crotch. The patient is not allowed to drink anything for three days, during which he suffers great agony not only from thirst but also from intense pain and impossibility to spurt urine.” – This is 21st century of India, process of castration called ‘nirvana’
The author describes his interaction with sex workers in G B Road in Delhi and ordeals which they face. The life of a brothel is completely different from the world which we live in. They do not have basic necessities of life - a hygienic place to sleep and cook !!
“Niche bacha sota hai uppar dhanda chalta hai”
Even for the work that they are doing (again which is not by choice) they are not paid off well. The clients that visit these brothels most of the time assault the girls very brutally and snatch whatever little money the girls are having. Policemen are equally responsible for the condition of these brothels as they never register any complaints against those misdeeds. Instead they visit these brothels for their pleasure and don’t even pay the sex workers.
The main reason behind girls turning to brothel is poverty, being disowned by the family and illegally sold by relatives to brothel. Their life starts in brothel (before they understand the meaning of life) and it ends terribly in brothel either through sexually transmitted disease or begging on roads.
Excerpts from the Book -
“Every year about 15000 girls and women are trafficked from Nepal into India to be dumped in the brothels of GB Road, Sonagachi and Kamathipura. These women and girls generally belong to poor, uneducated families who easily get lured by fake promises of good job and marriages.” On Trafficking
“At the current rate of growth, by 2025, one out of every five Indian girlchild will be a prostitute” – on the rate at which prostitution is growing
“Castration is performed on the day declared auspicious by the guru. The boy is kept on a dose of opium and milk for three days. The lower part of the belly and the upper part of the thighs are bound with bandages to prevent too much haemorrhage. Then the genitals are washed with hot pepper water before they are hacked off with a sickle-shaped knife dipped in boiling oil. After dressing the wound, a nail with a string attached to it is tied to the waist and drilled into the main orifice at the root of the penis, which would, with time and medication, begin to look somewhat like a female crotch. The patient is not allowed to drink anything for three days, during which he suffers great agony not only from thirst but also from intense pain and impossibility to spurt urine.” – This is 21st century of India, process of castration called ‘nirvana’
August 23, 2020
The topic of EUNCHS and PROSTITUTES are considered to be a taboo in the civilized society. The book Daughters of the Brothel by Deepak Yadav sheds the light over lives of this untalked section of the society.
The cover of the book justifies the tag line - "Stories from Delhi's red light district." The book is a phenomenal yet painful result of the research done by the author over the lives of the sex workers in the Brothel number 56, GB Road, Delhi. The brothel is run by the owner Fatima, who has 3 children Afzal, Shaheen and Noor. Fatima is a true exception as she is kind hearted and empathizes with the inmates. The dreadful journey of Kareena, Roopwati, Munni, Roopal, Reshma and others are very well described. The expected reasons of human trafficking, betrayal from lovers and husbands being valid for majority of sex workers. Although others reasons being the cultural and traditional practices such as the devdasi system and Nat community. The book encompasses the mythological and historical stories that revolves around the flesh market. The book also speaks out the hawkishness of the horny clients, pimps, police and high ranked government officials. The dreadful description of castration, eunuchs, rapes sodomy gives the goosebumps but the success story of one child from the brothel ignites the hope. The lives of children in brothel are also described and the passion of mothers be it sex workers remain unconditional.
The stories are very well narrated and the usage of Hindi for direct speeches and songs adde authenticity. The best element of the book is that it contains the detailed statistics and description of NGOs and government policies thus educating the readers. The book has the potential to bring tears to the reader's eyes.
The author has truly done a commendable job. The poverty and misery of this section is not hidden but they must be accepted as citizens and should be respected.
The cover of the book justifies the tag line - "Stories from Delhi's red light district." The book is a phenomenal yet painful result of the research done by the author over the lives of the sex workers in the Brothel number 56, GB Road, Delhi. The brothel is run by the owner Fatima, who has 3 children Afzal, Shaheen and Noor. Fatima is a true exception as she is kind hearted and empathizes with the inmates. The dreadful journey of Kareena, Roopwati, Munni, Roopal, Reshma and others are very well described. The expected reasons of human trafficking, betrayal from lovers and husbands being valid for majority of sex workers. Although others reasons being the cultural and traditional practices such as the devdasi system and Nat community. The book encompasses the mythological and historical stories that revolves around the flesh market. The book also speaks out the hawkishness of the horny clients, pimps, police and high ranked government officials. The dreadful description of castration, eunuchs, rapes sodomy gives the goosebumps but the success story of one child from the brothel ignites the hope. The lives of children in brothel are also described and the passion of mothers be it sex workers remain unconditional.
The stories are very well narrated and the usage of Hindi for direct speeches and songs adde authenticity. The best element of the book is that it contains the detailed statistics and description of NGOs and government policies thus educating the readers. The book has the potential to bring tears to the reader's eyes.
The author has truly done a commendable job. The poverty and misery of this section is not hidden but they must be accepted as citizens and should be respected.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 23, 2020
3/5 🌟
About the book -
The narrator spends a considerable amount of time in G.B. Road, the famous red-light district in New Delhi during his stint with an NGO. He records the narratives of the sex workers of brothel number 56, insights of their daily lives, local lingos, quarrels, and the ins and outs of their business with an honest stoicism that does not dilute the terrible pathos of their lives.
My review -
This book takes to the taboo side of our world, sex work. Our society produces a lot of hate towards sex workers, but most the people in this business aren't willingly there. they do it to survive, what's that saying? Survival for the fittest? Even if it means you have to sell your body. Even if it means you are trapped, not just physically but also psychologically. It shows how hypocritical our society can be, being judgemental towards sex workers even if it was our society that pushed them into this. I felt the pain of every person interviewed in this book, their struggles, their scars. This book gives us an insight into their world. I hope this read would make the world change their mindset about prostitutes, start seeing them as fellow human beings and not something vile. Because they ARE humans, just like we are.
About the book -
The narrator spends a considerable amount of time in G.B. Road, the famous red-light district in New Delhi during his stint with an NGO. He records the narratives of the sex workers of brothel number 56, insights of their daily lives, local lingos, quarrels, and the ins and outs of their business with an honest stoicism that does not dilute the terrible pathos of their lives.
My review -
This book takes to the taboo side of our world, sex work. Our society produces a lot of hate towards sex workers, but most the people in this business aren't willingly there. they do it to survive, what's that saying? Survival for the fittest? Even if it means you have to sell your body. Even if it means you are trapped, not just physically but also psychologically. It shows how hypocritical our society can be, being judgemental towards sex workers even if it was our society that pushed them into this. I felt the pain of every person interviewed in this book, their struggles, their scars. This book gives us an insight into their world. I hope this read would make the world change their mindset about prostitutes, start seeing them as fellow human beings and not something vile. Because they ARE humans, just like we are.
October 20, 2019
#📖bookreview📚
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Name: Daughters of the Brothel
(Stories from Delhi's red light district)
Author: Deepak Yadav
Publisher: Bigfoot Publications
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The book as you may guess from the title is about the daily lives of sex workers, a subject that most people in India consider as taboo. The book starts with the author traveling in a train where he meets a eunuch or as we call them, hijra. The author proceeds to strike a acquaintance with her and proceeds to tell her the stories of the sex workers that he has met and talked with. The rest of the book consists of the stories.
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Reading the stories made me realize that the situation is much worse than we know. The women who are trapped in the vicious cycle of sex trafficking are either rape/domestic abuse victims or got into the profession unknowingly or they had no where else to go. Most of the women do not realize that they do have fundamental rights like having a bank account or right to education. They have been surrounded by so much negative energy that they feel they have no option but to stay where they are. But it was at least heartening to find that harsh though conditions may be, some kothamalik (owner of brothels) are kind and promotes cleanliness.
The author has also included a history of how sex has been used as a barter since the ancient times and how prostitution came into place. He also talks about the nine catagories of prostitutes that has been mentioned in the Kamasutra. Apart from that, the author describes about the daily life of sex workers as he bears witness to what goes on behind the scenes. Overall I found the book to very enlightening. It also saddened me to read the stories and made me realize how much of a privileged life that I lead.
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My rating 5/5
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#newreads #📖bookreview📚 #daughtersofthebrothel
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Name: Daughters of the Brothel
(Stories from Delhi's red light district)
Author: Deepak Yadav
Publisher: Bigfoot Publications
.
The book as you may guess from the title is about the daily lives of sex workers, a subject that most people in India consider as taboo. The book starts with the author traveling in a train where he meets a eunuch or as we call them, hijra. The author proceeds to strike a acquaintance with her and proceeds to tell her the stories of the sex workers that he has met and talked with. The rest of the book consists of the stories.
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Reading the stories made me realize that the situation is much worse than we know. The women who are trapped in the vicious cycle of sex trafficking are either rape/domestic abuse victims or got into the profession unknowingly or they had no where else to go. Most of the women do not realize that they do have fundamental rights like having a bank account or right to education. They have been surrounded by so much negative energy that they feel they have no option but to stay where they are. But it was at least heartening to find that harsh though conditions may be, some kothamalik (owner of brothels) are kind and promotes cleanliness.
The author has also included a history of how sex has been used as a barter since the ancient times and how prostitution came into place. He also talks about the nine catagories of prostitutes that has been mentioned in the Kamasutra. Apart from that, the author describes about the daily life of sex workers as he bears witness to what goes on behind the scenes. Overall I found the book to very enlightening. It also saddened me to read the stories and made me realize how much of a privileged life that I lead.
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My rating 5/5
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#newreads #📖bookreview📚 #daughtersofthebrothel
February 12, 2020
Daughter's of the brothel is collection of the stories of the unloved and non respected daughters of the society. The book explores into the lives of sex workers , prostitutes and transgender. The author has shown a remarkable quality of research . The lives of these people have narrated by the author in a very delicate and beautiful depicted . The concept of narrating the story is as series of interviews is very engaging and creative. The hardships and struggles have been shown in a very realistic and heart-wrenching manner . Overall it was a beautiful book and should be read by everyone.
October 11, 2019
Book Review:Daughters of the brothel :Stories from Delhi's Red Light District
Author: Deepak Yadav
Publisher:Bigfoot publications Pvt Ltd.
Pages:224
Genre:Non-fiction
Version: Paperback
Rating: 4.7/5 stars
Cover: 4/5 stars
About the book :"Daughters of the brothel",brings out the living conditions of the sex workers, transgenders. This book covers the stories of these sex workers that they are being put to this work.Some girls are sent to these places who are from a weak family background and have come in search of work. Some are sent in the name of tradition.Writer has tried to bring the harsh reality of the two faced society who for their benefit just exploit them abuse them and have a very inhumane behavior towards them.
It also brings out the fact that upliftment of these people is just a topic of debate.In reality no one cares.This book is really a eye opener for those people who consider these people a mere toy of their hands. When the mentality of society will change only then it will be possible to bring out these people out of hell and give them a respectful life that every human deserves.
Things I liked :
1)A very unique topic the writer has chosen.
2)This book is very successful in showing us the reality and inhumane behavior towards these sex workers.
3)Title of the book is perfect. It itself shows the whole content.
Recommend to : Every adult
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Author: Deepak Yadav
Publisher:Bigfoot publications Pvt Ltd.
Pages:224
Genre:Non-fiction
Version: Paperback
Rating: 4.7/5 stars
Cover: 4/5 stars
About the book :"Daughters of the brothel",brings out the living conditions of the sex workers, transgenders. This book covers the stories of these sex workers that they are being put to this work.Some girls are sent to these places who are from a weak family background and have come in search of work. Some are sent in the name of tradition.Writer has tried to bring the harsh reality of the two faced society who for their benefit just exploit them abuse them and have a very inhumane behavior towards them.
It also brings out the fact that upliftment of these people is just a topic of debate.In reality no one cares.This book is really a eye opener for those people who consider these people a mere toy of their hands. When the mentality of society will change only then it will be possible to bring out these people out of hell and give them a respectful life that every human deserves.
Things I liked :
1)A very unique topic the writer has chosen.
2)This book is very successful in showing us the reality and inhumane behavior towards these sex workers.
3)Title of the book is perfect. It itself shows the whole content.
Recommend to : Every adult
Do Follow @simrinkapoor95 for more book reviews
October 15, 2019
Very unique story
Daughters of the Brothel is a story or I could say the largest and rare interview of the Sex workers who share their heart out about their pains and situations in that dreadful world. Reading each part, it takes you through all those emotions and I bet tears would surely fall through your eyes and your heart would cry for them.
Poverty, illiteracy, love, helplessness, tradition many more reasons for converting a girl into sex workers. The story starts with the author interacting with a hizra in his train journey where he asks about the life of Hizra and then he narrates how he went and interacted with the Sex workers in GB road of Delhi.
Must appreciate the author's research on such a sensitive issue and has presented with a heart touching emotions. Kareena, Jhumpa, Meena everyone has a story to narrate. Though their life is miserable, their positive attitude is what I liked the most.
Good story and an attractive cover. The language is simpler and easy to understand.
Overall, I would recommend this story to everyone as it opens up the lives of those people who too needs to be respected and even few of them change their mind on devadasi tradition and all such villages who follow prostitution as profession, it would be a great achievement.
Daughters of the Brothel is a story or I could say the largest and rare interview of the Sex workers who share their heart out about their pains and situations in that dreadful world. Reading each part, it takes you through all those emotions and I bet tears would surely fall through your eyes and your heart would cry for them.
Poverty, illiteracy, love, helplessness, tradition many more reasons for converting a girl into sex workers. The story starts with the author interacting with a hizra in his train journey where he asks about the life of Hizra and then he narrates how he went and interacted with the Sex workers in GB road of Delhi.
Must appreciate the author's research on such a sensitive issue and has presented with a heart touching emotions. Kareena, Jhumpa, Meena everyone has a story to narrate. Though their life is miserable, their positive attitude is what I liked the most.
Good story and an attractive cover. The language is simpler and easy to understand.
Overall, I would recommend this story to everyone as it opens up the lives of those people who too needs to be respected and even few of them change their mind on devadasi tradition and all such villages who follow prostitution as profession, it would be a great achievement.
October 10, 2019
Daughters of the brothel
Deepak Yadav
This book is an attempt to show a more humane side to the underbelly of our society - the sex workers, eunuchs and transgenders...
The coverage of the stories of how the girls were introduced to this life via human trafficking or family tradition like of Nats or devadasis etc is captured and explained with empathy..
It is also a harsh reality and gruesome picture of the so-called civilised society who frequent the sex workers and underprivileged section of our society and exploit them while on the other hand consider them way lower below their strata in life and look down upon them..
It also highlights the cruel reality that it doesn't really matter which government is in power or what reforms are being introduced in the country for these ladies and workers. The only thing that matters to them is getting customers so that they can get two meals a day.
There is a real need to empathize with them and to acknowledge their presence in society rather than shying away from their presence.. This book is a very emphatic attempt at this realisation and harsh life that these ladies are subjected to...
An eye opener..
Deepak Yadav
This book is an attempt to show a more humane side to the underbelly of our society - the sex workers, eunuchs and transgenders...
The coverage of the stories of how the girls were introduced to this life via human trafficking or family tradition like of Nats or devadasis etc is captured and explained with empathy..
It is also a harsh reality and gruesome picture of the so-called civilised society who frequent the sex workers and underprivileged section of our society and exploit them while on the other hand consider them way lower below their strata in life and look down upon them..
It also highlights the cruel reality that it doesn't really matter which government is in power or what reforms are being introduced in the country for these ladies and workers. The only thing that matters to them is getting customers so that they can get two meals a day.
There is a real need to empathize with them and to acknowledge their presence in society rather than shying away from their presence.. This book is a very emphatic attempt at this realisation and harsh life that these ladies are subjected to...
An eye opener..
October 15, 2019
"Religion is only a thing for those whose belly is full. Do you think Hindu man begging outside a metro would not eat a bread offered by a Muslim?. Today society puts religion above humanity. Religion is for riches".
Daughters of the brothel - A different story theme. The story starts with Author ( Deepak) explaining to a co-passenger Sharmila who is like a eunuch, about Author's friendship with sex workers, how he met them, for what purpose he met them.
This book comprises of many short stories of sex workers who are from a brothel. Some of them are Kareena, Fatima, Munni, Roopavati, Reshma, Jhumpa, Roopal. This book is about those people telling the author about how they ended up as sex workers, how were they survived at first, their difficulties while facing the customers, their salaries for entertaining customers and all.
I liked the audacity of the author for taking this topic to write. Because we all have heard about sex workers and red light areas. But no one has the nerve to talk about them and has the will to help them. The author has done a wonderful job of collecting and portraying the details as it is. Overall a good one time read.
Daughters of the brothel - A different story theme. The story starts with Author ( Deepak) explaining to a co-passenger Sharmila who is like a eunuch, about Author's friendship with sex workers, how he met them, for what purpose he met them.
This book comprises of many short stories of sex workers who are from a brothel. Some of them are Kareena, Fatima, Munni, Roopavati, Reshma, Jhumpa, Roopal. This book is about those people telling the author about how they ended up as sex workers, how were they survived at first, their difficulties while facing the customers, their salaries for entertaining customers and all.
I liked the audacity of the author for taking this topic to write. Because we all have heard about sex workers and red light areas. But no one has the nerve to talk about them and has the will to help them. The author has done a wonderful job of collecting and portraying the details as it is. Overall a good one time read.
November 6, 2019
"Daughters of the brothel" is based out of the brothels of G.B Road, Delhi where the author, Deepak Yadav spent months interacting with the sex workers there to bring to light the stories that are unknown to the civilised society and has attempted to be a voice of the ones that have been in this profession, either willingly or unwillingly.
The book is divided into eight chapters and the author has managed to bind the stories of sex workers belonging to different backgrounds with different stories, very skillfully. While the book is really heartbreaking at places, it also teaches us to have faith and be strong and positive, despite life's struggles. It promises a lucid picture of what happens in red light areas through narrations of incidents that happened during the author's visit to the brothels and through the stories of the sex workers and not to forget, Fatima, a brothel owner.
What I liked about this book the most is it is not focused solely on the pain and hardships of the ones living there, but also on other aspects like friendship, optimism, family, customs and love.
This book is definitely worth a read and is sure to keep you hooked.
The book is divided into eight chapters and the author has managed to bind the stories of sex workers belonging to different backgrounds with different stories, very skillfully. While the book is really heartbreaking at places, it also teaches us to have faith and be strong and positive, despite life's struggles. It promises a lucid picture of what happens in red light areas through narrations of incidents that happened during the author's visit to the brothels and through the stories of the sex workers and not to forget, Fatima, a brothel owner.
What I liked about this book the most is it is not focused solely on the pain and hardships of the ones living there, but also on other aspects like friendship, optimism, family, customs and love.
This book is definitely worth a read and is sure to keep you hooked.
December 1, 2019
Title : Daughters Of The Brothel: Stories from Delhi's Red-light District
Author – Deepak Yadav
Its very easy to judge somebody’s life and say on their back, sometimes on front also and insult them. But, there might be a strong reason why their lives are so?
Why the struggle is hard and real?
As the title says it is a not a single story but there are many different short stories from the Delhi’s red light district. And I am sure not only in Delhi the situation is same or even worse outside the Delhi.
Coming to the plot and the main title what the book is about:
The author has done a commendable job by writing such a sensitive topic of sex workers, prostitutes and transgender.
Haven’t read this genre before! This novel is basically an interview and the real stories and incidents which are actually happening and has already happened which is left unseen and unheard.
There are numerous reasons to work so, some stories will actually give you Goosebumps how they worked out of poverty for feeding their children and family, one got raped by a constructor . It would leave a strong impact and flabbergast
Author – Deepak Yadav
Its very easy to judge somebody’s life and say on their back, sometimes on front also and insult them. But, there might be a strong reason why their lives are so?
Why the struggle is hard and real?
As the title says it is a not a single story but there are many different short stories from the Delhi’s red light district. And I am sure not only in Delhi the situation is same or even worse outside the Delhi.
Coming to the plot and the main title what the book is about:
The author has done a commendable job by writing such a sensitive topic of sex workers, prostitutes and transgender.
Haven’t read this genre before! This novel is basically an interview and the real stories and incidents which are actually happening and has already happened which is left unseen and unheard.
There are numerous reasons to work so, some stories will actually give you Goosebumps how they worked out of poverty for feeding their children and family, one got raped by a constructor . It would leave a strong impact and flabbergast
November 19, 2019
Based on the very old profession of the world, the title gives away the subject. Author Deepak Yadav shows the sad reality of Delhi red light area in a straight and mature way. He does not even try to hide the things which we people hesitate to talk about.
The reality of Hijras is very well explained and written. knowing the true plight of this community was eye-opening for me as in today's world there are numbers of misconceptions about hijras, but after reading this book I can say that they all were just assumptions and not the truth.
When you read this book I am sure you will feel that you are watching a documentary film. There are many documentaries on this underrated topic but this book is very different from those documentaries because this book contains many small details which you won't find in the films.
The narration is a mix of interviews and the stories which is a difficult part to arrange in a book
but the author did his best in this part.
If you really want to know the secret life of Delhi Red light area then go for this book.
The reality of Hijras is very well explained and written. knowing the true plight of this community was eye-opening for me as in today's world there are numbers of misconceptions about hijras, but after reading this book I can say that they all were just assumptions and not the truth.
When you read this book I am sure you will feel that you are watching a documentary film. There are many documentaries on this underrated topic but this book is very different from those documentaries because this book contains many small details which you won't find in the films.
The narration is a mix of interviews and the stories which is a difficult part to arrange in a book
but the author did his best in this part.
If you really want to know the secret life of Delhi Red light area then go for this book.
October 20, 2019
Cover and the title of the book is attractive and eye-catchy, one will surely pick the book to read also because of it unique plot.
Plot
The plot of the book is about sex-workers their life, what all they have to go about the flesh trade and how they are treated. What is the real meaning of their life, actually
They are treated not more then a trash by their customers.
I really love the plot of the book.
Narration:
The author has narrated in such a good manner as I was reading the book it was like as if I am directly talking to them and asking them about their life and how it feels to be in this flesh trade. Language is simple and lucid.I will recommend this book to all readers as well as non-readers too.
As i was reading the book I was so enrolled in it that I read it in two sittings only, the bad part of this book is that it is too short and i didnt want to wrap up this book.
Overall a good read and an engaging one too.
Loved it.
Plot
The plot of the book is about sex-workers their life, what all they have to go about the flesh trade and how they are treated. What is the real meaning of their life, actually
They are treated not more then a trash by their customers.
I really love the plot of the book.
Narration:
The author has narrated in such a good manner as I was reading the book it was like as if I am directly talking to them and asking them about their life and how it feels to be in this flesh trade. Language is simple and lucid.I will recommend this book to all readers as well as non-readers too.
As i was reading the book I was so enrolled in it that I read it in two sittings only, the bad part of this book is that it is too short and i didnt want to wrap up this book.
Overall a good read and an engaging one too.
Loved it.
October 20, 2019
Did you ever thought that the girl at whom you fire your bad words is struggling with her life? Did you ever tjought how this girl ended her life here? This book shows you the real life strugles of sex workers. This book shows how our society is, how some girls end up here,either they are left out alone in the dark by their husbands or are sold by someone or because they have no money. Right from humiliation, harsh treatment, brutality they face, weak financial background forces them to step into this, how in general society look at them every minute detail is penned beautifully. Some story will make you sad like how a girl is raped by a constructor and was made to work as a sex salve. Read this genere for the first time and loved the book!! The Author Hs Done A Nice Job Revealing The Daily Life Strugles Of Sex Workers.
December 1, 2019
It takes a real brave heart to write a story on this sensitive topic. The author did wonderful justice to the 8 stories that was presented in the novel. They were written tremendously well.
The book gives us an insight about what happens in the red light nook. The life of Transgender, sex workers, etc and how they were dragged into this world of red and prostitution.
I found it very interesting as it enlightened me with so many unknown truths lying within the adult Indian society that every adult deserves to know about.
Even the narration of the author plays a real depth to the book. I am likely to recommend this book to every reader that I come across as I enjoyed reading it.
It was really an emotional and well written novel. I would love to read the next from the author.
The book gives us an insight about what happens in the red light nook. The life of Transgender, sex workers, etc and how they were dragged into this world of red and prostitution.
I found it very interesting as it enlightened me with so many unknown truths lying within the adult Indian society that every adult deserves to know about.
Even the narration of the author plays a real depth to the book. I am likely to recommend this book to every reader that I come across as I enjoyed reading it.
It was really an emotional and well written novel. I would love to read the next from the author.
February 7, 2025
Deepak Yadav's Daughters of the Brothel transports us into a world that the majority of society will not accept. Through intensely personal accounts, he shines a light on the lives of women who are treated as invisible. He writes with compassion, rendering their anguish and their strength. By including as well the owner of the brothel's viewpoint, he illustrates the systemic context of this world. This is not a book about suffering, but about survival, hope, and the urgent need for societal change. It's a thoughtful and emotionally moving read that makes it impossible to be indifferent.
August 13, 2020
So this book is the first book i read from new kindle oasis :)
As the name says, this book is about the life of a prostitute. How do they got into this business, how they feel about it, how's there routine life is, etc. It feels sad that majority of this women have entered into this profession by compulsion and not choice. Someone was betrayed or someone's husband always treated them badly. With no education, when it comes to survival they have no other option but to sell there body.
The story revolves around the sex workers of a brothel based out in GB Road, Delhi. The author has done a good justice on showing the dark side of flesh world & emphasize on how prostitutes are humans like us & deserves same rights & respect. A short & worth reading book.
As the name says, this book is about the life of a prostitute. How do they got into this business, how they feel about it, how's there routine life is, etc. It feels sad that majority of this women have entered into this profession by compulsion and not choice. Someone was betrayed or someone's husband always treated them badly. With no education, when it comes to survival they have no other option but to sell there body.
The story revolves around the sex workers of a brothel based out in GB Road, Delhi. The author has done a good justice on showing the dark side of flesh world & emphasize on how prostitutes are humans like us & deserves same rights & respect. A short & worth reading book.
February 7, 2025
Raw, Real, and Heartbreaking
Few books leave an impact like Daughters of the Brothel. Deepak Yadav's book is a heart-wrenching tale of the lives of women ostracized by society. Their pain, their resilience, and their shattered dreams are brought out by his compassionate words. The inclusion of the voice of the brothel owner adds depth to the story, revealing how deep-rooted this is. This book is not about prostitution; it's about human suffering and survival. This forces us to face a reality we'd rather not face and challenges us to be part of the change
Few books leave an impact like Daughters of the Brothel. Deepak Yadav's book is a heart-wrenching tale of the lives of women ostracized by society. Their pain, their resilience, and their shattered dreams are brought out by his compassionate words. The inclusion of the voice of the brothel owner adds depth to the story, revealing how deep-rooted this is. This book is not about prostitution; it's about human suffering and survival. This forces us to face a reality we'd rather not face and challenges us to be part of the change
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