Oka hijra aatmakatha, 2014, The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story by Revathi, translated by P. Sathyavathi, pp 156, Rs. 150/. The haunting autobiography of a hijra (eunuch) who fought ridicule, persecution and violence both within her home and outside to find a life of dignity. Revathi was born a boy, but felt and behaved like a girl. In telling her life story, Revathi evokes marvellously the deep unease of being in the wrong body that plagued her from childhood. Her life became an incredible series of dangerous physical and emotional journeys to become a woman and to find love. \n \nAuthor: Revathi is based in Salem and is a writer and an activist working for the rights of sexual minorities. She is also a trans woman and belongs to the Hijra community. \n \nTranslator: P. Sathyavathi taught English and is a popular Telugu short-story writer. She won the Central Sahitya Akademy award for her writings.