Written in Malayalam and published by DC Books , Sister Jesmi’s ‘Amen’ is an autobiographical narration of incidents in her convent-life. Open and sharp, the book is a courageous effort towards bringing to light the little known dark world of convent life. Already reeling under issues like the ‘Sister Abhaya Murder Case’ and suicide of nuns, the book poses a big question in front of the Church to seriously reconsider the security that it provides to its sisters.
The incidents of homo and hetero sexual behaviors in the convent and jealousy and feuds among sisters, ignites any civilized mind to seriously consider the need for such an institution. I feel women outside are safer than sisters inside the walls of the convent, where they are not bound by the vow of obedience to at least scream when subjected to injustice and sexual abuses.
Confronted with numerous issues ranging from backstabs from co-sisters to attempts to treat her for mental instability, sister Jesmi finally leaves the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC), an institution of which she was a part for more than 33 years.
A truly Courageous attempt at autobiography.
The incidents of homo and hetero sexual behaviors in the convent and jealousy and feuds among sisters, ignites any civilized mind to seriously consider the need for such an institution. I feel women outside are safer than sisters inside the walls of the convent, where they are not bound by the vow of obedience to at least scream when subjected to injustice and sexual abuses.
Confronted with numerous issues ranging from backstabs from co-sisters to attempts to treat her for mental instability, sister Jesmi finally leaves the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC), an institution of which she was a part for more than 33 years.
A truly Courageous attempt at autobiography.
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