An Extraordinary Story of Love, Resilience and the Transformative Power of Community
When Jo McGowan-Chopra, an American woman living in India, adopts baby Moy Moy, born with multiple disabilities and given little chance of survival, she has no idea how profoundly their lives will change. An intimate story of a mother and her child grows into something far larger: Latika, a pioneering organisation.
Latika transforms lives – those of children with developmental disabilities, their families, and its employees. Over a quarter of a century, thousands of children and their parents have benefited from its affordable and high-quality services, delivered with respect and compassion.
But this is not just the story of one child or one non-profit. Moy Moy’s story is a testament to the extraordinary potential of the human spirit. It shows how, when we listen to those the world overlooks, we discover deep truths: that care is a form of courage, dignity is a universal right, and hope and hard work can bring about miracles. For anyone who has ever wondered how one life can make a difference, this book offers a moving and inspiring answer.
As the world reckons with inclusion, equity, and social justice, Moy Moy’s Circle reminds us that real change begins in community. Moy’s legacy is still unfolding, and this book is a roadmap of the kind of world we can build together.
This book expresses a deep yearning for human connection and loving kindness that we all crave.
Jerry White
co-winner of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize
Warm, wise and tender, Suchitra Shenoy tells a story that will stay with you long after the final page.
D. Subbarao
Governor (2008—13), Reserve Bank of India
Moy Moy’s Circle broke me open in the best way…. Suchitra Shenoy doesn’t just tell a story; she takes you into (Moy’s world) — it made me close the book and sit in silence for a while.
Ojaswita Sharma
Latika
You will read the book quickly, love it deeply, and not forget it.
Rajmohan Gandhi
historian
A work of deep moral seriousness, yet not without its gentle humour, it deserves to be widely read.
Ramchandra Guha
author
We asked people who knew Moy or are associated with Latika to share their thoughts after reading Moy Moy’s Circle.
These photos/ messages/ videos capture their responses to a story that’s in many ways, their own.
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