Barbara Ritterbach Knihy

Die Freundschaft von Jillian und Lesley beginnt in den 50er-Jahren und hält ein Leben lang, trotz ihrer unterschiedlichen Lebenswege. Jillian wird erfolgreiche Rechtsanwältin in New York, während Lesley in ihrer Heimatstadt bleibt, heiratet und vier Kinder großzieht. Sie unterstützen sich gegenseitig in Krisen und teilen ihre Freuden.

Raised amidst the confines of Iranian society, young Tamila Soroush escapes the oppression of Iran for the freedom of America, enjoying her everyday acts of rebellion against her background and capturing her new life through the lens of her camera, all the while searching for a husband who can prevent her return home. Original.

The story follows a thirty-year-old woman from Newport Beach who learns she is the reincarnation of the Hindu goddess Kali. Struggling with unemployment and living with her parents, she faces the challenge of saving the world while navigating the complexities of her extended Indian family, who view her as a disappointment. The narrative blends humor and cultural identity, highlighting her journey of self-discovery amidst familial expectations and her newfound divine responsibilities.