‘Yuddha Lade, Cancer Jite’: Lila Sharma launches memoir

Summary

Lila Sharma ‘Asmita’ has launched her memoir Yuddha Lade, Cancer Jite in Ghorahi, recounting her experiences during the Maoist Insurgency and her battle with cancer. Published by Nepalaya, the 236-page book will be available in bookstores across Nepal and online worldwide.

Key Points
  • Lila Sharma ‘Asmita’ launched her memoir Yuddha Lade, Cancer Jite in Ghorahi, returning to the place where her life changed during the Maoist Insurgency.
  • The memoir recounts her two battles: the armed conflict and cancer, based on diaries she kept during the war years.
  • The launch event was held at the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Dang hall with around 200 attendees, including veteran journalist Narayan Prasad Sharma as chief guest.
  • The book is published by Nepalaya, priced at Rs 575, and will be sold in major bookstores across Nepal and online via Thuprai.com and Amazon.
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