Author - Ambica Mishra
 
Goodreads Rating - 4.46
 
Behind every woman draped in a saree, there is a story of grace , grit and strength-of choices, sacrifices and silent victories. Strength Draped In a Saree by Ambica Mishra, is not just a book, it is an emotional journey that features the journey of La Martiniere Principal Mrs. Sarkar, Olymian and IRS officer Mrs. Paramjeet Choudhury, Renowned Gynaecologist Dr. Aruna Tantia of ILS Hospitals, Environmental Scientist Dr. Kaberi Kar Gupta, Mrs. Sreemathy Venkatraman of Mita Ahara, Lawyer Mrs. Mini Gyan Gautam, Mrs. Prerna Karidhal, Founder of the brand Qurez, Mrs. Mnjari Sahai of Enhance Designers.

Mrs. Rekha Sharma, Social Activist and head of CSR Divison CCI Logistics and Child Counsellor and Champion of Special Needs Rights, Mrs Anamika Ghose . It is a powerful collection of real life stories celebrating Woman who have made the mark in this world with their unique spirit. From educationists
shaping the lives of their students to dieticians changing the way people see food, from environmentalists finding their footing in the forest to Olympians smoothly shifting into the role of IRS officers, these Indian women have shown how to be the FULCRUM in the Six Yards.
These tales show that not all Super Heroes where a cape, some Drape a saree-ordinary yet extra ordinary. Through their journeys the book captures how women balance traditions with modernity in India.
 
It is a book to inspire thosewomen who have forgotten their dreams like packets tucked under the
mattresses. It is time to wipe the dust off and show the world that You can do It too. More than just a book, it is a mirror — reflecting the power, grace, and grit of the contemporary Indian woman. Each page invites readers to pause, reflect, and celebrate the strength that flows beneath the folds of a saree. Each story has a bit of every Indian Woman in it.
 
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