Book Details

• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Language: English
• Published Year: 2001
• Pages: 284
• Dimensions: 19 x 12 cm
• ISBN: 9780140287912
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition
• Availability: In Stock

About the Book

Aruna’s Story by Pinki Virani is a powerful and deeply moving account of the life of Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse whose tragic assault in 1973 left her in a permanent vegetative state. The book documents the circumstances surrounding the incident and the decades-long medical and legal struggle that followed.

Through detailed reporting and sensitive narration, the author presents the human story behind one of India’s most discussed medical and ethical cases. The book explores themes of justice, compassion, medical responsibility, and the ethical dilemmas faced by society when dealing with long-term medical suffering.

Pinki Virani also examines the broader social and legal implications of Aruna’s case, raising important questions about patient rights, healthcare systems, and the debate surrounding euthanasia. The book combines investigative journalism with emotional storytelling, giving readers a deeper understanding of the personal and societal dimensions of the case.

Aruna’s Story remains an important work for readers interested in social issues, medical ethics, law, and human rights in India.