In her autobiographical book called 'Amen - Oru Kanyasthreeyude Atmakatha' (Amen Autobiography of a Nun) Sister Jesme has recounting her harrowing ecclesiastical life in which, she says, forced her to leave the convent.
Sister Jesme was associated with Congregation of Mother of Carmel under the Catholic Church and was working as the principal of St Mary’s College in Thrissur before she quit her post last year alleging her superiors of harassing her mentally and physically.
“I wanted an outlet for my trauma. It'll help me start my second life afresh. The society has the right to know what's happening to the sisters,” Dr Sister Jesme said.
In her book Jesme has talked about the sexual exploitation of nuns in the church by priests. She has also talked about the problems of homosexuality and hetro sexuality among those working in the church.
“Thirty-three years cannot be penned down in 180 pages but there are points the I want to make about the capitation fee, the quarrels that happen within the church, about the homo-sexuality, the hetero-sexuality,” says Jesme.
The book has been selling like hot cakes and third reprint has been ordered by the publisher following the demand by the readers.
Reacting to the allegation of Sister Jesme the Catholic Church has called her mentally sick.
Meanwhile, state women's commission now says it will take up Jesme's case very seriously.
Source : http://www.zeenews.com/nation/2009-02-20/509221news.html
