The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story
The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story
by A. Revathi
AdultsIndian author
The first memoir by a hijra in India, from a small Tamil village to activism in Bengaluru.
- Author
- A. Revathi
- Age
- For grown-ups
- Type
- Diversity & Identity, LGBTQ+, Memoir
- Language
- English (tr. from Tamil)
- Publisher
- Penguin India
- Readers rate it
- 3.95 / 5 on Goodreads
- In India
- Available
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