V.D. Satheesan's church speech book crosses 10,000 copies in Kerala
Synopsis
A collection of church speeches delivered by V.D. Satheesan when he was still Leader of Opposition has become one of Kerala's hottest non-fiction titles — selling over 10,000 copies in weeks and averaging 250 copies a day. With an English edition due in July, the book's momentum is as much about political curiosity as literary merit.
Key Takeaways
Satheesan's book 'Adam Nee Evide Aakunnu?' has crossed 10,000 copies sold within weeks of its 8 May release.
Around 250 copies are sold daily through D.C.
Books outlets, according to publisher Ravi D.C.
The book compiles 32 chapters from speeches delivered at nearly 250 church gatherings during Satheesan's time as Leader of Opposition.
Former Mahatma Gandhi University Vice-Chancellor Dr Cyriac Thomas authored the foreword.
An English edition is expected in July , aimed at a wider national readership.
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's Malayalam book 'Adam Nee Evide Aakunnu? (Adam, Where Are You?)' has sold over 10,000 copies within weeks of its release, emerging as one of the year's standout non-fiction titles in the state. An English edition is now eagerly awaited, with publisher D.C. Books expecting it to reach a significantly wider national audience.
What the Book Contains
Published on 8 May, the book is a curated collection of 32 chapters drawn from speeches Satheesan delivered at nearly 250 church gatherings across Kerala during his tenure as Leader of Opposition. Former Mahatma Gandhi University Vice-Chancellor Dr Cyriac Thomas has written the foreword.
The title derives from a speech Satheesan delivered at the reception honouring Cardinal-designate Archbishop Mar George Jacob Koovakad at his native parish — a speech that reportedly went viral. Another prominent inclusion is his address at the Kumbanad Convention of the India Pentecostal Church in January 2023, themed 'Let Your Kingdom Come'.
Sales and Market Response
According to Roy Mathew, media secretary to Satheesan and editor of the book, the response has been exceptional. 'The response has been excellent. More than 10,000 copies have already been sold. The English edition, expected next month, could take the book to a much wider audience,' he said.
Publisher Ravi D.C. has stated that around 250 copies are being sold daily through D.C. Books outlets, with strong reader feedback driving sustained demand.
Political Context Behind the Timing
The book entered the market at a politically charged moment — days after the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) registered a decisive victory in the Kerala Assembly elections, ending a 10-year rule by the Left government under Pinarayi Vijayan. At the time of release, the Congress was still deliberating on its choice of Chief Minister, with senior leader Ramesh Chennithala and All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary K.C. Venugopal also in contention. After several rounds of consultations, Satheesan was confirmed as Chief Minister.
Notably, the book's release preceded Satheesan's elevation — meaning its early sales were driven largely by curiosity around a then-prospective Chief Minister, not an incumbent one.
English Edition and What Comes Next
The English edition is expected to launch in July, a move that could extend the book's reach well beyond Kerala's Malayalam-speaking readership. The 62-year-old Chief Minister's media presence and Assembly interventions since assuming office have generated fresh public interest, which observers say is reflected in the book's sustained sales. The trajectory from a collection of opposition-era speeches to a political bestseller is being widely read as a marker of Satheesan's growing national profile.
Point of View
Not yet a head of government. That the numbers have held since his elevation suggests the curiosity is personal, not just positional. What is less examined is the book's subject matter: a secular politician's speeches at Christian gatherings, now compiled and marketed to a national audience. In Kerala's communally calibrated politics, that framing is deliberate — and worth watching as Satheesan builds a broader identity.
NationPress
21 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is V.D. Satheesan's book 'Adam, Where Are You?' about?
It is a collection of 32 chapters based on speeches delivered by Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at nearly 250 church gatherings across Kerala while he served as Leader of Opposition. Published by D.C. Books on 8 May, the book takes its title from a viral speech delivered at the reception for Cardinal-designate Archbishop Mar George Jacob Koovakad.
How many copies of the book have been sold?
The Malayalam edition has crossed 10,000 copies within weeks of its release, with around 250 copies being sold daily through D.C. Books outlets, according to publisher Ravi D.C.
When will the English edition of the book be released?
The English edition is expected to be released in July, according to Roy Mathew, media secretary to Chief Minister Satheesan and editor of the book. It is expected to reach a wider national audience beyond Kerala.
Who wrote the foreword for the book?
Former Mahatma Gandhi University Vice-Chancellor Dr Cyriac Thomas has written the foreword for 'Adam Nee Evide Aakunnu?'.
Why has the book generated so much interest in Kerala?
The book released days after the Congress-led UDF won the Kerala Assembly elections, ending 10 years of Left rule, at a time when Satheesan was a frontrunner for the Chief Minister's post. His subsequent elevation, combined with his high-profile media presence and Assembly interventions, has sustained public curiosity and driven book sales.
