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This novel depicts the real life of Uma Preman, a girl born in a village and raised in humble circumstances, who rises from her life's tragedies to become a symbol of hope for many people around her. Society, with its gender discrimination, has thrown her out of the natural trajectory of life. But instead of falling into the maelstrom of darkness that sought to extinguish her, she strives to evolve into a fiery star of survival. She is not just a fictional character, but a seal for human life, emerging victorious at the end of the struggles. The turmoil of life that was unleashed in her blood and tears, scalding her life would flow like hot molten lava into the hearts of the readers too.
About the author
Shabu Kilithattil: Born in Puravoor, Chirayeenkeezhu in Thiruvananthapuram district. Postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Institute of Journalism, Thiruvananthapuram Press Club.Worked at Mathrubhumi and Akashavani. Also worked on the editorial board of "Shasthra kauthukam" 'programme prepared by C- DIT for Doordarshan. Since 2004, he is the news director of Hit 96.7FM of the Arabian Radio Network in Dubai.His other published books include Yadhardha Pavakalikkaar, Sarga Srishtiyile Raasavidyakal, Mariya Gulfum Gafoorka Dosthum, Special News, Nilachoru, Kalam Kavalam, Mazha Mannu Manushyan and Randu Neela Malsyangal. He also wrote dialogues for the film 'Angels' and directed a documentary on Rangaprabhath, a theatre initiative for children. He has received numerous awards including the Parappurathu Award for short stories, the Kairali Award for novels, the Saparya Literary Award, the Sarga Sameeksha Award of the Pravasi Book Trust, the inaugural Kavalam Narayana Panikkar Foundation Literary Award, 2022 India Press Club of North America Exemplary Radio Journalism Award, Sharjah India Association Media Award, Green Voice Media Award, C P Sreedharan, M N Viyyoth, Sharidaya Padiyath, Chiranthana, Asia Vision etc., He was also awarded the UAE Golden Visa in recognition of his services to the media sector.
