Reformer of public intellectual or social activist or philosopher or politician or orator or writer or journalist or feminist or leader or humanist ? Periyar E.V Ramasamy , who walked this earth between 1879 and 1973 , causing tremors in the parts of india that it treaded , was each and every one of these. And much more. He was not just a bramin-baiter or an aggressive atheist , as many would like to see him. Taking an insightful look into the life and times of the man who changed the political dynamies of Tamil Nadu , this non academic book tells you more about the man , his philosophy, politics , work and legacy in an easy to read simple language -a rare attempt in English.