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

Discover the compelling journey of Temsula Ao in her memoir, Once Upon a Life – Burnt Curry and Bloody Rags, published by Zubaan in 2014. Born in 1945 in Jorhat, Assam, Temsula faced the profound loss of both parents at a young age, leaving her and her five siblings to navigate life on their own. This poignant memoir captures their wild childhood adventures, filled with school truancy and street escapades, while also reflecting on the resilience that shaped Ao into an acclaimed author. With 248 pages of heartfelt storytelling, Ao invites readers to explore her formative years and the experiences that fueled her literary career. This book is a must-read for those interested in biographies, women authors, and Indic fiction. Join Temsula Ao as she shares her inspiring journey of survival and creativity.