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Shailja Chaturvedi OAM
Books by Shailja Chaturvedi OAM
Durga Shakti
A powerful tribute to leadership, identity, courage, and cultural legacy across continents. 21 journeys. 2 visionary voices. 1 unstoppable force.
A Deranged Mind (Latest Release)
Explore the haunting journey of Monica — a survivor of the British Child Migration Scheme — as she battles trauma, social alienation, and psychological manipulation.
Raising a Child
An insightful guide to child development, blending Eastern and Western parenting philosophies. This book focuses on emotional, psychological, and physical well-being from infancy through adolescence.
The Global Citizen of India
The book is written for sharing India’s big story of enchanting, challenging, complex and exhilarating human history with today’s generations specially born or raised outside India.
Reflections of a Psychiatrist
This book illustrates one of the most significant phases of international development of psychiatry with emphasis on Australian psychiatry and its recognition as the fundamental branch of medicine.
Meet the Author
Shailja Chaturvedi OAM
Shailja Chaturvedi OAM is an Indian-born, Australia-based author with a medical background and a lifelong passion for writing and poetry. She has contributed richly to both health sciences and literary fields through bilingual publications in Hindi and English.
Her services in Australia and Fiji earned her the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) — one of the highest recognitions for service in the country.
With four published books and many essays and articles to her name, Shailja writes to amplify unheard voices, illuminate hidden wounds, and celebrate resilience.
What Readers Are Saying
10/05/2019
Deepa Menon, Mumbai
Heartbreaking, raw, and honest. A Deranged Mind doesn’t sugarcoat the pain—it exposes it with grace.
21/04/2019
Dr. Priya Sharma, Delhi
Raising a Child changed the way I approach parenting. It’s not preachy—it’s deeply practical.
02/03/2019
Rahul N., Bangalore
Global Citizen of India is a book with purpose. I admire how it ties literature with activism.
Trailor of A Deranged Mind & Durga Shakti
Support the Mission
Proceeds from The Global Citizen of India go directly toward the ChildCan Care Foundation, supporting pediatric cancer patients in rural and underserved regions of India.
You’re not just buying a book—you’re backing a cause.