"The possibility of change, starting anew, in this stunningly beautiful and poignant collection of short stories, is at once terrifying and filled with promise. For those Indian-born women living new lives in America, independence is a mixed blessing. It means walking the tightrope between old treasured beliefs and surprising newfound desires, and understanding the emotions which that conflict brings. Together these stories create a tapestry of existence as colourful, as delicate and as enduring as the finest silk sari."

***Bought from the local library's sale.***

It was the cover that initially grabbed my attention while I was looking through the books on sale at the library. I am very partial to the colour red, so I decided to grab this book...after all, it was only 20 cents and I am glad I bought it.

It's a collection of short stories told from the point of view of Indian women who are coming to terms with old cultures versus the new. They are fantastic stories and this is one book I think people should read.

posted to froggirlwendy 23/05/07

This sounds like a great book so onto my TBR mountain. Received as part of a huge RABCK parcel from MooMoo1977. Thanks and froggy hugs :D

RELEASE NOTES:

RABCK to ShilpaM as I have to move house and don't want to take all my AVL's with me. Read, keep, release.... the choice is yours. Enjoy :o)

This one sounds interesting. Will read and release.