To Love the Slumdog

Paperback, 8.5" x 11", 148 pages, Publication date: October, 2009

Discover a world not so far from your own and stir your heartstrings

Awaken your heart to the beautiful and ignoble life of the Dalits in India. Through her vivid photographs and poignant writings, this author will take you on a journey into the world of the impoverished in India. The stories will break down your stereotypes and bridge the barriers that divide our cultures. You will see these beautiful people of India from the inside out and walk away encouraged to grow in your own life.
• stir your emotions and identify with a culture on the opposite side of the world
• capture new personal insight
• gain appreciation of the richness of the Indian culture
• savor the colorful photographs as works of art

“Nanci Ricks has been a dear friend of our family for more years than either of us would like to admit. Through her passion for India we have become advocates for the cause of the oppressed around the world. Nanci’s gift of storytelling is obvious through the photographs and short stories found in To Love The Slumdog. If you love to travel, appreciate photography, desire to know more about world slavery, or simply want to gain more personal insight, you will enjoy this book.”
—Bob Beltz, author, President, The Telos Project

“Nanci writes in a conversational tone that makes you feel as though you are right next to her on her adventures in India. Her photographs speak volumes about the human condition. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to explore the world outside their own neighborhood.”
Roger Cross, author, former President, Youth for Christ

“Nanci’s passion for the plight of the Dalits and her love for the nation of India resonate throughout her stories and photographs. If you care about issues of justice and for the enslaved people of the world, then you must read this book.”
Dr. Joseph D’Souza, author, International President, Dalit Freedom Network

As the co-founder and former President of the Dalit Freedom Network, Nanci brings the reader along on her journeys to the villages of India. As a Creative she refers to herself as an Aesthetic Engineer and Transformational Architect. Her engaging style of communication will transport you from your couch at the coffee shop all the way to the rural villages of India and back to your own heart. Nanci is anoutdoor enthusiast and can often be found in the mountains of Colorado hiking, biking, or skiing. She is the mother of four beautiful souls andcurrently resides in Castle Rock, Colorado