Book Details

• Publisher: People’s Book Society

• Language: Bengali

• Edition: Nineteenth Impression (December 2023)

• First Published: November 2003

• ISBN: 8185383472

• Cover Design: Sarbajit Sen, Monaj Haque

• Printing: Aparajita Printers, Kolkata
  

• Country of Origin: India

About the Book
Dwikhandita is the third volume of Taslima Nasreen’s extraordinary autobiographical series, continuing her fearless and deeply introspective journey. In this powerful memoir, the author chronicles one of the most turbulent and transformative periods of her life, when her writings and outspoken views brought her into intense public scrutiny and controversy. The book reflects her emotional struggles, personal conflicts, and the psychological toll of standing firm in her beliefs amid growing opposition.

Through vivid narration and emotional honesty, Taslima Nasreen explores themes of identity, exile, loneliness, and resistance. She describes the challenges she faced as a writer who dared to question societal norms, religious orthodoxy, and patriarchal systems. The memoir provides a rare insight into the personal cost of intellectual freedom and the courage required to uphold one's principles despite immense pressure.

Dwikhandita is not only a continuation of her personal life story but also a significant social and literary document. It captures the inner world of a writer navigating fame, criticism, isolation, and resilience. Written in her signature bold and expressive style, the book offers readers a compelling and emotional account of survival, self-discovery, and unwavering determination.