Out of War: Voices of Surrendered Maoists

Product Description
Over the course of two intense years Swati Sengupta spoke to dozens of surrendered Maoist soldiers. In this book she focuses on their complex individual narratives and examines the reasons for, and the methods and contexts of, their surrenders. The disquieting voices of these foot-soldiers of the Maoist struggle reveal a harsh, on-the-edge world.
About the Author
Swati Sengupta studied English at Jadavpur University and then worked as a journalist for various newspapers in Kolkata. She now freelances for newspapers and writes fiction and non-fiction books.