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Ants Among Elephants

An Untouchable Family and the Making of Modern India
Sep 17, 2017ruggyduggy rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is an important book to read for the insights it gives into the Indian caste system which, to me, seems so similar to American racism in the 1920's (but race is most certainly not the issue). Discrimination by higher caste members dictates where Indians can live, go to school, get jobs, and who can be their friends. That said, I found this book difficult to read because the characters lead such unremittingly desperate lives (poverty, starvation, and abuse of many kinds). I am glad I read this book, but it was not a "fun" read.