Arundhati Roy Reflects on Writing and Motherhood in New Book
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In an interview with BBC Politics, Indian writer and activist Arundhati Roy discussed her latest book, *Mother Mary Comes to Me*, and her relationship with her mother. Roy said that while writing the book she did not anticipate it would resonate so universally, noting that the work blends personal memories with broader political themes. She reflected on how her childhood and experiences of motherhood shaped her worldview. Since winning the Booker Prize in 1997, Roy has consistently used her writing to challenge power structures and address issues of inequality, nationalism, and human rights. The interview highlights how her new book continues this tradition while offering a more intimate look at her own life.
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Arundhati Roy, acclaimed Indian author and activist, discusses her latest book Mother Mary Comes to Me, reflecting on her complex relationship with her mother and how it shaped her life and work. She notes that she initially did not expect the personal themes to resonate universally, but readers have said the book helped them see their parents as human beings. Roy rose to international fame in 1997 after winning the Booker Prize for The God of Small Things, and is known for challenging power and addressing inequality, nationalism and human rights through her writing.
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