Journal Entry 1 by Coralie from West Fairlee, Vermont USA on Tuesday, September 20, 2005

This was a good book. Two girls are raised together in India as sisters. When they become adults, their lives take separate paths and family secrets almost tear them apart. It's only when they both encounter hard times that they reach out to each other again. There are elements of this book that are fairy-tale like, which make it a little odd, but for the most part it's realistic.  

Journal Entry 2 by Coralie at postal release in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, Vermont USA on Friday, October 21, 2005

Released 6 yrs ago (10/21/2005 UTC) at postal release in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, Vermont USA

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Am sending this book to a bookcrosser in Oregon 

Journal Entry 3 by Bulan-Purnama from Springfield, Oregon USA on Friday, November 04, 2005

Just arrived today. It took 13 days to reach Oregon. I am looking forward reading this author. Thank you Coralie for the trade and the postcard of Vermont scenery. The hills are green, peaceful and serene. So beautiful. When I am through with reading, will pass along. 

Journal Entry 4 by Bulan-Purnama from Springfield, Oregon USA on Sunday, September 02, 2007

Journal Entry 5 by Bulan-Purnama at post office in Walterville, Oregon USA on Thursday, December 27, 2007

Released 4 yrs ago (12/27/2007 UTC) at post office in Walterville, Oregon USA

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controled releases to start a bookray. 

Journal Entry 6 by thegoaliegirl from Spokane, Washington USA on Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Have had this for about a week now, but have been too busy to journal it. Sorry. Finally finished all the holiday madness and life is returning to normal.

Finished this book already and I loved it. Found the beginning a little slow when they were younger, but really enjoyed reading it as they were growing up. The ending came as a little surprise. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and will try to read another of her books when I can get my hands on one.

Book is ready to go to Tashe. It went out around Jan 10th. Forgot the date... Oops!

 

Journal Entry 7 by rebeccaljames from Cincinnati, Ohio USA on Saturday, August 23, 2008

I received this book today. I will get to it as soon as I can(if I keep it to long feel free to send me a reminder) then I will pass it on to the next person. Thank you for sharing. 

Journal Entry 8 by rebeccaljames from Cincinnati, Ohio USA on Tuesday, July 28, 2009

This book will be mailed out sometime this week. 

Journal Entry 9 by lisabb2 from Grimes, Iowa USA on Monday, August 03, 2009

Got in the mai today...will read shortly!!! 

Journal Entry 10 by lisabb2 from Grimes, Iowa USA on Thursday, August 13, 2009

This was a good read and I'll have to find more by this author. I enjoyed the look into life in India and enjoyed the bond the two girls had from early on. Lots of secrets and heartache but the ending was pretty good.

Off to Shroffland shortly... 

Journal Entry 11 by Shroffland from Snellville, Georgia USA on Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Wow! I had forgotten all about this ray. I am eager to read this author, so expect to begin reading within a couple of days, after my current read.

Thanks so much for sharing. I'm thrilled that the book ha managed to continue its travels. 

Journal Entry 12 by Shroffland from Snellville, Georgia USA on Friday, November 20, 2009

Almost finished reading. Pm'ed catpersonn on 11/11/09 but haven't heard back. I'll Pm one more time, wait until Dec. 1st, and then PM darkpunkangel if I still haven't heard from catpersonn. 

Journal Entry 13 by Shroffland from Snellville, Georgia USA on Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Have just PMed darkpunkangel for her address. Hope to get this lovely novel moving again very soon. 

Journal Entry 14 by Shroffland at bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Saturday, January 09, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (1/8/2010 UTC) at bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA

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On its way to darpunkangel in Canada.

Thanks for this ray - it introduced me to a great author, and I'm looking forward to reading more of her work! 

Journal Entry 15 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Thursday, January 14, 2010

Arrived safe and sound today, will get to this book soon. 

Journal Entry 16 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Saturday, February 06, 2010

I really enjoyed this booked, and I really liked the author's writing style. I'll have to keep an eye out for the author's other books, I'm sure I'll enjoy those as well.

PMed the next person in line and will mail it when I get their address. 

Journal Entry 17 by darkpunkangel at sent by mail, A Bookray -- Controlled Releases on Monday, February 15, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (2/15/2010 UTC) at sent by mail, A Bookray -- Controlled Releases

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Sent today to penelopewanders after both Kerriou and Midlifecrisis asked to be skipped. Thanks Bulan-Purnama for offering this bookray.
 

Journal Entry 18 by penelopewanders from Hasliberg, Bern / Berne Switzerland on Tuesday, February 23, 2010

This arrived here in the alps today, thanks so much for sending!
It's extremely embarrassing, I seem to have had a senior moment when I was asked if I was interested in the book - I've actually already read this book... Rereading the email with darkpunkangel, I just realized I thought this was one by Jodi Picoult, as she has several books with "heart" and "sister" in the title!!! Arggh, how awkward!
At anyrate, here are my comments on goodreads:
On the whole I very much liked this story, but at times it felt too unwieldy. It took me quite a while to get the two characters straight - maybe my weakness - I had to keep flipping back to see who was who, which I found annoying. A very bleak vision of relationships and Indian men.

Then I read the book again as I ended up using it with a class last year:

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Liked it even better the second time around.

It looks like I'm last in line, so I'll offer it to continue its journey in some shape or form; it's a book well-worth reading. So sorry about the mix-up, and thanks for making it available and sending!