Storizen - Aug 2025

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"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." — Maya Angelou
Welcome to the August 2025 edition of Storizen Magazine! This month, we step into the shadows and light of the human experience with our theme, “Trauma and Recovery.” Every scar, whether visible or hidden, carries a story—not just of pain, but of resilience, reclamation, and the courage to begin again.
Our cover story, “From Devotion to Dissent: Sabari Reimagined,” brings together acclaimed voices Volga and Purnima Tammireddy, who breathe new life into one of the most poignant episodes of the Ramayana. Through their reimagining of Sabari—a forest-dweller often remembered only for her unwavering devotion to Rama—we witness not just faith, but also resistance, healing, and a bold questioning of structures that suppress. This retelling is both a tribute to survival and a manifesto for selfhood.
To deepen this conversation, we’ve curated 51 compelling book reviews spanning fiction, memoirs, and thought-provoking non-fiction. Each book, in its own way, sheds light on the journeys from brokenness to wholeness, reminding us that literature often becomes the balm, mirror, and companion in recovery.
As you turn these pages, may you find stories that echo your own strength, awaken empathy, and remind you that healing is never solitary—it is a shared act of humanity.
Storizen Magazine August 2025 Issue is Live Now!