Jako novinářka s novinářskou praxí a autorka proslulá svým pronikavým pohledem na mezilidské vztahy, se Umrigar zaměřuje na složitost indické společnosti a na její vliv na životy žen. Její díla, která často čerpají z osobních zkušeností, zkoumají témata identity, migrace a kulturních střetů s jemností a empatií. Umrigar používá bohatý, popisný jazyk, který vtáhne čtenáře do psychologické hloubky jejích postav a jejich vnitřních bojů. Její psaní nabízí kritický, ale soucitný pohled na společenské normy a hledání osobní svobody v rámci těchto omezení.
Celebrating Holi in India, Maya enjoys vibrant festivities with her grandparents, indulging in special foods and colorful powders that characterize the festival. The book also features a recipe for a traditional Holi treat, enhancing the cultural experience.
A riveting story about uncovering family secrets and the power of forgiveness, set in India and the United States, from the bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick Honor Remy Wadia left India for the United States long ago, carrying his resentment of his mother with him. He has now returned to Bombay to adopt a baby from a young pregnant girl--and to see his elderly mother for the first time in several years. Discovering that his mother is in the hospital, has stopped talking, and seems to have given up on life, he is struck with guilt for not realizing just how sick she has become. His unexpected appearance and assiduous attention revives her and enables her to return to her home. But when Remy stumbles on an old photograph, shocking long-held family secrets surface. As the secrets unravel and Remy's mother begins communicating again, he finds himself reevaluating his entire childhood, his relationship to his parents, and his harsh judgment of the decisions and events long hidden from him, just as he is on the cusp of becoming a parent himself. But most of all, he must learn to forgive others for their failures and human frailties. The Museum of Failures is a deeply moving story of secrets and family, and a reminder that forgiveness comes from realizing that the people we love are usually trying to do their best in the most difficult situations.
A heart-warming story of facing fear and sharing our culture and experience with our peers.
Indoamerická novinářka Smira se vrací do Indie, aby zde zpracovala reportáž, byť nerada: už dávno se svou rodinou opustila zemi a neměla v úmyslu se tam ještě někdy vrátit. Při sledování případu Míny - hinduistické ženy, kterou napadli členové její vlastní vesnice a rodiny kvůli tomu, že se provdala za muslima - se Smita setkává se společností, v níž má tradice větší váhu než vlastní srdce, a s příběhem, který hrozí odhalit bolestná tajemství Smitiny minulosti. Zatímco osud Míny visí na vlásku, Smita se snaží všemi možnými způsoby napravit situaci. Zároveň zjišťuje, že ji stále více přitahuje Móhan, Ind, kterého potkává při plnění svého úkolu. Dvojí milostný příběh Ceny cti je však stejně odlišný jako kultury samotné Míny a Smity. Tento něžný a sugestivní román Thrity Umrigar o lásce, naději, oddanosti rodině, zradě a oběti líčí příběh dvou odvážných žen, které se snaží zjistit, jak být věrné své vlasti a zároveň samy sobě.
The story delves into the emotional journey of Maggie, a psychologist whose professional boundaries are challenged when she treats Lakshmi, a young Indian woman struggling with loneliness and a troubled marriage. As their relationship deepens, themes of friendship, love, and the quest for second chances emerge. Set against the backdrop of cultural and personal struggles, the novel explores the profound connections that can form in the face of despair and the transformative power of understanding and compassion.
In "The World We Found," four friends from 1970s Bombay—Armaiti, Laleh, Kavita, and Nishta—reunite after years apart when Armaiti, now in America and gravely ill, wishes to see them. Their journey reveals long-held regrets and desires, exploring the enduring bonds of friendship and the complexities of modern India.
A heart-warming story of facing fear and sharing our culture and experience with our peers.
A timely and timeless picture book about immigration, refugees, acceptance, and tolerance from a NYT bestselling author.
The story explores the deep grief of Frank and Ellie Benton after the loss of their son, Benny. Their once-happy life in Ann Arbor crumbles, straining their marriage. An unexpected job opportunity in Girbaug, India, offers a chance for renewal. There, Frank forms a bond with Ramesh, a young boy who becomes a focal point for his unresolved grief. As Frank attempts to heal his family, his journey takes a darker turn, leading to unforeseen consequences that challenge his understanding of love and loss.
Poor and illiterate, Bhima had faithfully worked for the Dubash family, an upper-middle-class Parsi household, for more than twenty years. Yet after courageously speaking the truth about a heinous crime perpetrated against her own family, the devoted servant was cruelly fired. The sting of that dismissal was made more painful coming from Sera Dubash, the temperamental employer who had long been Bhima's only confidante. A woman who has endured despair and loss with stoicism, Bhima must now find some other way to support herself and her granddaughter, Maya. Bhima's fortunes take an unexpected turn when her path intersects with Parvati, a bitter, taciturn older woman. The two acquaintances soon form a tentative business partnership, selling fruits and vegetables at the local market. As they work together, these two women seemingly bound by fate grow closer, each confessing the truth about their lives and the wounds that haunt them. Discovering her first true friend, Bhima pieces together a new life, and together, the two women learn to stand on their own.