LEPROUS WOMEN CLEANING RICE

A captivating story about the fate of lepers in India, where this disease means social exclusion and loss of dignity. Paweł Smoleński presents with journalistic acuity the history of the Jeevodaya settlement, a place that was supposed to be a haven for sufferers and became an arena for the struggle for survival.

• Moving story about leprosy in India and its impact on people's lives.
• Reportage about the Jeevodaya settlement, founded by a Polish Pallottine.
• Story about the struggle for dignity and survival in the face of disease and exclusion.
• Sharp look at the complexity of human fate and moral dilemmas.
• Foreword by Maria Fredro-Smoleńska and epilogue by Dr. habil. Agnieszka Polak.
• Inspiring reading for people interested in social issues and the history of India.

Paweł Smoleński's book is a journalistic journey to India, where leprosy is still a huge social problem. The author describes with great sensitivity the fate of those affected by this disease, who struggle with exclusion, stigmatization and hopelessness for a better future. The Jeevodaya settlement, founded by a Polish Pallottine, was supposed to be a place of refuge and help for them, but over time it became an arena for conflicts and abuses. Smoleński analyzes this complex history with journalistic acuity, without providing easy answers and leaving the reader with questions about the limits of help and responsibility.

In his book, the author tries to show the entire complexity of the history of the Jeevodaya center. He does not provide convenient interpretations, he does not allow the reader the comfort of simple outrage. Rather, he leaves us with the question: what is true help and what is its price? It is a story about people who, in the face of suffering and exclusion, fight for dignity and survival. It is also a story about mistakes and abuses that can destroy even the noblest intentions. This book encourages reflection on the human condition and the challenges we face in the face of global social problems.

Paweł Smoleński, a well-known and respected reporter, tries with journalistic acuity to show the entire complexity of the history of the Jeevodaya center. He does not provide convenient interpretations, he does not allow the reader the comfort of simple outrage. Rather, he leaves us with the question: what is true help and what is its price? The book is published by Czarne Publishing House in hardcover, has 168 pages and a format of 132x208 mm. Year of publication: 2025.