Viramma Life of an Untouchable
, by Racine, Jean-Luc; Racine, Josiane; Varriano, John L.; Hobson, Will- ISBN: 9781859841488 | 1859841481
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 2/17/1998
Viramma is an agricultural worker and midwife in Karani, a village near Pondicherry in southeast India. Viramma is a member of the caste called Untouchable. Of her 12 children, only three survive. Viramma's story--told over the course of 10 years--is a vivid portrayal of a proud and expressive woman living at the margins of society. 12 photos.