"In this Democracy Now! special, we're joined by one of the world's most acclaimed writers, Arundhati Roy, author of many books, including the novels The God of Small Things and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. Roy has been a frequent guest on Democracy Now! for over two decades, talking about her novels, as well as her nonfiction work and her activism. She's been a vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy, from the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq to the U.S. arming of Israel."
"Earlier this year, Arundhati Roy published her new memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me. The critically acclaimed book focuses on her mother, the celebrated educator Mary Roy, and how Arundhati was shaped by her, both as a source of terror and of inspiration. The Times writes, quote, "In this unsparing yet darkly funny memoir, the prizewinning novelist captures the fierce, asthmatic, impossible, inspirational woman who shaped her as a writer and an activist - and left her emotionally bruised for a lifetime," unquote."
Mary Roy's fierce personality combined terror and inspiration, profoundly shaping her daughter's emotional life and public commitments. Intense maternal influence left lasting emotional scars while also fueling literary impulses and activist resolve. The daughter became a vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy and militarism, and spoke out on Gaza and rising global authoritarianism. Authorities in India repeatedly targeted her for criticizing the ruling party, and some of her work faced bans in Indian-administered Kashmir. The narrative connects intimate family dynamics with broader struggles against censorship, state power, and political repression.
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