About Esther David
Born 1945. Esther David is an Indian writer, sculptor and illustrator.
Esther David (born 17 March 1945) is an Indian Jewish author, an artist and a sculptor. She is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.
Early life She was born into a Bene Israel Jewish family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She won Sahitya Akademi Award in 2010 for The Book of Rachel.
Her father, Reuben David, was a hunter-turned-veterinarian, who founded the Kamala Nehru Zoological Garden and the Balvatika near Kankaria lake in Ahmedabad. Her mother, Sarah, was a school teacher.
After her schooling in Ahmedabad, She was at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, as a student of Fine Arts and Art History. There she met Sankho Chaudhary, a sculptor, who taught her sculpture and Art History. She has authored several books; and also been an editor and contributor. Her books are related to Bene Israel Jews in Ahmedabad.
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Who is Esther David?
Indian Jewish author, artist and sculptor
When was Esther David born?
Esther David was born on 17 March 1945 in Ahmedabad.
What is Esther David's occupation?
Esther David is a writer, sculptor and illustrator.
What nationality is Esther David?
Esther David is Indian.
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