Nashto Meyer Nashto Gadya by Taslima Nasrin [Hardcover]

"A storm on one side, a debate on the other. Taslima Nasrin's new book, 'Nosto Meyer's Nosto Godyo,' is a complementary volume to her famous and infamous 'Selected Columns.' Why 'Nosto' (ruined)? Previously, Taslima demonstrated how our society eagerly uses the word 'ruined' for women, much like spoiled eggs, milk, or coconuts. This time, based on her extensive experiences, she writes, 'I love to call myself ruined in the eyes of this society.' She has realized that if a self-aware woman tries to free herself from her suffering, stands against the dirty, unequal policies of religion, society, and the state, the respectable people of society immediately label her as ruined. From her own life experiences, Taslima has concluded, 'The first condition for a woman's purity is to be ruined. Without being ruined, no woman can be free from the clutches of this society.'

Undoubtedly, this explosive new book by the bold, outspoken, and rebellious Taslima Nasrin represents the pure prose of a pure woman in that sense. From the beginning, her prose has been sharp and poised. In this book, it is even more precise and infallible. Here, she not only addresses the suffering, misery, and devaluation of women in a male-dominated society but also hints at ways to overcome these situations. She does not merely hint at rebellion; she has directly unmasked many pseudo-intellectuals, identifying their faces clearly. This prose does not just end as an essay but sometimes blooms into stories. And, in most cases, the titles capture the essence of Rabindranath's songs and poems."