A Journey Out of India is the memoir of a young woman and her experiences of a world of affluence as well as poverty. Told in sensual and impressionistic language, the memoir narrates how a young child was inspired to pursue her dreams by the Dalit servant who raised her. It is a story which touches upon childhood, family, identity, sexual awakening, culture and discovery and the achievement of a lifelong dream which turns out to be a pyrrhic victory. Above all, it is a story which captures the character of a remarkable and complex woman who has found, in the midst of suffering, humour, compassion and courage.