Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales of Hindu Lore

Nonfiction. "Only a writer who is intimately familiar with the many thousands of Hindu legends could compile this book. Devdutt Pattanaik not only quotes the legends themselves, but also offers his own extensive commentary to place the stories in proper context. Hindu ideas of divine androgyny offer a basis for greater acceptance of gender diversity in the future" -Walter L. Williams, PhD, Professor of Anthropology and Gender Studies, University of Southern California; Editor, International Gay and Lesbian Review.Pattanaik, Devdutt is the author of 'Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales of Hindu Lore' with ISBN 9781560231813 and ISBN 1560231815.