Once Upon a Life: Burnt Curry and Bloody Rags: A Memoir

Once Upon a Life: Burnt Curry and Bloody Rags: A Memoir by Temsula Ao takes us back to the Assamese town of Jorhat in 1945, where the author was born. In the face of adversity, a young Temsula Ao endured the tragic loss of both her parents in rapid succession. Thrust into a world of uncertainty, she and her five siblings roamed the streets, embracing a life of freedom, skipping school, and navigating the challenges that life presented.

However, when fate intervened and she was sent to a boarding school, Tesmula Ao discovered the transformative power of education. Recognizing that learning held the key to a brighter future, she committed herself wholeheartedly to a lifetime of intellectual growth and self-discovery. This remarkable memoir delves into the formative years of Ao’s life, offering poignant insights into her journey from a tumultuous upbringing to the illustrious career that awaited her as an acclaimed writer.