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Barefoot King: The Indian Dalit Who Defied Caste to Bless Others Paperback – December 13, 2022

by Hayley Bennett Lyle (Author)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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Step into India, 1971— the Dalits, or “untouchables,” are prohibited to wear shoes, politicians rule over justice, and the ideals of India’s young constitution do little against the 2,000-year tradition of caste-based oppression. But for one particular Dalit boy, this was about to change...
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    December 13, 2022
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    979-8367512304
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BPVX4VW6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 13, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8367512304
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.72 x 8.5 inches
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Great story that is well told
Thank you for bringing this amazing story to life ! Raj’s life is a reminder of the difference that one person can make in the lives of the most unfortunate among us.
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J. Scott White
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story that is well told
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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Thank you for bringing this amazing story to life ! Raj’s life is a reminder of the difference that one person can make in the lives of the most unfortunate among us.
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J. Scott White
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story that is well told
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
Thank you for bringing this amazing story to life ! Raj’s life is a reminder of the difference that one person can make in the lives of the most unfortunate among us.
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Dylan Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars LIFE CHANGING
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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This book inspired, encouraged, and personally challenged me. A true story full of perseverance, faith, love, tragedy, and the beauty of overcoming insurmountable odds to show care and kindness to others is bound to awaken the human desire of justice and forgiveness in every reader. I didn’t want it to ever end!
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Mark Bellingham
5.0 out of 5 stars I cannot believe she is a first time author!
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
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I devoured this true story of a heroic man and his life. I was drawn into the story, like I was with 'Covenant of Water'. This is an important read and helps you understand the vast culture, people groups, complexities of a country. I appreciated this work was painstakingly researched and masterfully written. I have new knowledge, new empathy and understanding in this glimpse into our very large world. Thank you for this book. It has become my favorite gift to give.
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Nancy D. Halladay
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and Beautifully written!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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This book is beautifully written! An inspiring story of the power of one person and the change they can make for many when they live into their purpose. Raj is a survivor, overcomer and the true definition of a hero. His story will inspire and bless you greatly.
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Sandy Byers
5.0 out of 5 stars Learned so much
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
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Before I read this, I knew just a little about the caste system. I loved learning about it while reading about Raj. His story was so moving and such a lovable character. And he’s real. Thank you to Hayley for writing this book. A must read.
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Austin White
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Story !!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
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This is hands down one of my favorite books that I have ever read. It is a beautifully written and compelling story of a man who persevered through the many obstacles of an age-old system to make a better life for himself and the lives of thousands of others. Rich history and detail goes into this carefully crafted account of one man’s triumph over societal oppression. You can’t help but be inspired!
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Marie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars An eye-opening story full of beauty, hope, and humanity.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
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Beautiful, compelling, important, infuriating, poignant, informative, touching, hopeful, and perfectly unsatisfying. I cannot say enough good things about this book. And he's still alive! In fact most of the heroes (and villains!) are still living. Hayley Lyle is an incredible story-teller. I was on the edge of my seat, couldn't put it down! And I feel I've learned so much about the caste system in India and some specific double binds the untouchables are in. As a westerner, sometimes I think, "yeah, I know there's a bunch of people in extreme poverty, but what good is learning about them? I can't do much except give some money and that won't bring lasting change. I'll just make myself sad and feel guilty for being born who I am." This book is the answer to that attitude! A gripping account of a wonderful man who inspires me to see the oppressed, listen to their stories, and work toward lasting change.
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Mike Yorkey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating story of the Indian caste system . . .
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2023
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I read Hayley Bennett Lyle's debut book not knowing much, if anything, about the caste system in India that untold millions unfairly live under. Under this system of social hierarchy, people are categorized as "untouchables" or members of the Dalit caste simply by the family they are born into. Such was the situation for Rajendra Prabhakar, or "Raj," whose story as a Dalit growing up in India during the 1970s and 1980s is wonderfully told by Hayley Lyle, who spent a year in India just before the pandemic, where she met Raj and learned about his story. Not only was I impressed with the way Lyle captured Raj's compelling narrative, but her use of descriptive elements to paint the background moved the story along in a pleasing, page-turning fashion. I predict a bright future for Hayley Lyle in the author world.
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in India on March 17, 2023
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Fantastic writing! The picturisation and the imageries are on point. Reading this transports you back to Rural India in the 20th century.

It is a compelling and gripping story which shows what can be accomplished when all odds are stacked against you but you choose to put your trust in God, love God and love one another even as Christ loved us.

A story that needed to be told, thank you Hayley for your efforts and research in bringing this book to the world.
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