Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Book Clubs-2015 launched the book titled ‘Muthulakshmi Reddy – A Trailblazer in Surgery and Women’s Rights’ by Dr. V.R. Devika at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium in Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 1st Phase, Mysuru, on Nov.18.

The book was released by Dr. S. Sudha, Retd. Principal, Maharani’s Science College, Mysuru and the first copy was received by Harshida Harikumar, Principal, Manasarovar Pushkarni Vidyashrama, Mysuru in the presence of Shubha Sanjay Urs, Founder & Chairperson and Founder of Mysuru Book Clubs-2015 and Mysuru Literary forum Charitable Trust respectively. Convenors Kavita Ramesh Bopiah and Sashikala Ramanath also received the copies.

The release was coupled with a moderated discussion between the author and Bharathi Ghanashyam, a senior journalist and novelist.  Audience got well engaged in a discussion about the book with the author.

The book, which belongs to the non-fiction genre, spotlights the achievements of Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy as a doctor, women’s rights activist and social reformer at a time when women struggled to find a place in society. Her struggles and commitment to bringing about changes in the lives of women is elaborated with facts and anecdotes. The book is well referenced and can serve as a resource on Dr. Reddy and her struggles.

It also becomes an important book while understanding the status accorded to women in the early 1900s, and appreciating their progress. Her story becomes even more poignant when seen in the background of the fact that she was born to a devadasi mother.

Mysuru Book Clubs-2015 members Vanita Rajeshwar was the master of ceremonies.

Dr. Sanmathi Nithyanand, Geetha Raman, Amrita Sunil, Gayatri Mukund introduced the guests and authors.

Eshanvi Nandeesh Preetham proposed the vote of thanks.