Many of you have rented books from here. This is so heart wrenching and at the same time so strengthening.

This is Rakesh. He runs a second hand book stall near Andheri, #Mumbai . You can rent a book from his shop for as low as Rs.10
When asked if he makes enough, Image
he said “People earn so they can spend money on something they want. I’m already surrounded by the one thing I’ve always wanted.” Also, he takes care of the bookshop using his only arm. This man deserves recognition ❤️

Location: Vijay Nagar, Marol, Opposite Hot Chips
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Last Update: 2020: Spoke to Rakesh for a fundraiser and he said “there are thousands of migrant workers dying out there. Support them and not me. I have all the food on my table and the privilege to sit at home and be safe.”
Credit: The Culture Gully
Image source: Vivid Bharti

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