LADIES COUPÉ

Book Details

• Title: LADIES COUPÉ

• Translators: Aparna Velankar

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• ISBN: 9788177666038

• Pages: 340

• Publishing Year: September 2005

• Category: Biography & True Stories

• Cover: Paperback

About The Book
This book tells the inspiring story of Akhilnandeshwari, also known as Akhila, a woman who has lived her life according to the expectations of others, sacrificing her own desires in the process. At 45, still unmarried and working as a government servant, Akhila has always shouldered the responsibilities of being a daughter, sister, and aunt, often at the cost of her own personal happiness.

Her life becomes a routine of caring for others, forgetting her own need for self-expression and freedom. However, one day, she hears the call of her inner voice, pushing her to embark on a journey of self-discovery. She sets out alone to Kanyakumari, aiming to breathe freely and live her life on her own terms, away from the restrictions imposed by her orthodox Tamil family.

During her train journey, she meets five other women, all from different walks of life. As they get to know each other and share their stories, Akhila begins to ask herself profound questions about independence, relationships, and the essence of happiness. Through their conversations, she discovers that happiness does not necessarily depend on the presence of a man, but on the strength to live life authentically and on one’s own terms.

This book explores themes of self-discovery, independence, and the power of women supporting each other, as Akhila embarks on her personal journey toward freedom and fulfillment.