Author: Elisheba Haqq
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781947175242
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Elisheba Haqq, the youngest of seven children has lost her mother, Mamaji to cancer. She is living with a cold and unfeeling stepmother and searching for answers. The small-town Minnesotans believe the family members are the "perfect immigrants." Nothing could be further from the truth. Haqq offers an honest and atypical perspective in her memoir Mamaji. She's not the usual Indian immigration success story. She doesn't attend an Ivy League college, have a Bollywood-inspired wedding or become a neurosurgeon. Instead, with humor and introspection, she shares how she and her siblings contend with a manipulative stepmother. Elisheba battles to salvage her father's love while the fast-fading memory of her mother lingers in the background. Despite her absence, Mamaji gives her children grit and a deep devotion for each other enabling them to flourish despite their home life. Mamaji is a story about a daughter longing to connect with her lost mother. It's about a mother's bond to her children and how her love brings great strength and resilience. It's a story of redemption and forgiveness despite blatant injustice and deceit. It proves a difficult past does not determine future love and happiness.
Mamaji
Author: Elisheba Haqq
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781947175242
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Elisheba Haqq, the youngest of seven children has lost her mother, Mamaji to cancer. She is living with a cold and unfeeling stepmother and searching for answers. The small-town Minnesotans believe the family members are the "perfect immigrants." Nothing could be further from the truth. Haqq offers an honest and atypical perspective in her memoir Mamaji. She's not the usual Indian immigration success story. She doesn't attend an Ivy League college, have a Bollywood-inspired wedding or become a neurosurgeon. Instead, with humor and introspection, she shares how she and her siblings contend with a manipulative stepmother. Elisheba battles to salvage her father's love while the fast-fading memory of her mother lingers in the background. Despite her absence, Mamaji gives her children grit and a deep devotion for each other enabling them to flourish despite their home life. Mamaji is a story about a daughter longing to connect with her lost mother. It's about a mother's bond to her children and how her love brings great strength and resilience. It's a story of redemption and forgiveness despite blatant injustice and deceit. It proves a difficult past does not determine future love and happiness.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781947175242
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Elisheba Haqq, the youngest of seven children has lost her mother, Mamaji to cancer. She is living with a cold and unfeeling stepmother and searching for answers. The small-town Minnesotans believe the family members are the "perfect immigrants." Nothing could be further from the truth. Haqq offers an honest and atypical perspective in her memoir Mamaji. She's not the usual Indian immigration success story. She doesn't attend an Ivy League college, have a Bollywood-inspired wedding or become a neurosurgeon. Instead, with humor and introspection, she shares how she and her siblings contend with a manipulative stepmother. Elisheba battles to salvage her father's love while the fast-fading memory of her mother lingers in the background. Despite her absence, Mamaji gives her children grit and a deep devotion for each other enabling them to flourish despite their home life. Mamaji is a story about a daughter longing to connect with her lost mother. It's about a mother's bond to her children and how her love brings great strength and resilience. It's a story of redemption and forgiveness despite blatant injustice and deceit. It proves a difficult past does not determine future love and happiness.
The Dangerous Dad
Author: Santosh Singh
Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
ISBN: 9390441935
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Shani does not have a care in the world. The fourteen-year-old is a cop’s son who enjoys life with his friends and family. His elder sister’s wedding is coming up and he wants to make sure everything is perfect. But amidst all this happiness, there are mysterious events happening at home, that he is not privy to. His mother and sister hush up when he walks in, his father keeps sending him on errands that don’t seem too important, and the house has a deathly monotony he cannot fathom. One wonders what goes wrong for him to land up in the hospital – having shot his father dead and a bullet buried in his own chest. Was the bullet more lethal than the secret he now hides in his heart about The dangerous Dad?
Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
ISBN: 9390441935
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Shani does not have a care in the world. The fourteen-year-old is a cop’s son who enjoys life with his friends and family. His elder sister’s wedding is coming up and he wants to make sure everything is perfect. But amidst all this happiness, there are mysterious events happening at home, that he is not privy to. His mother and sister hush up when he walks in, his father keeps sending him on errands that don’t seem too important, and the house has a deathly monotony he cannot fathom. One wonders what goes wrong for him to land up in the hospital – having shot his father dead and a bullet buried in his own chest. Was the bullet more lethal than the secret he now hides in his heart about The dangerous Dad?
Immigrant, Montana
Author: Amitava Kumar
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0525520767
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK ONE OF THE NEW YORKER’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR Carrying a single suitcase, Kailash arrives in post-Reagan America from India to attend graduate school. As he begins to settle into American existence, Kailash comes under the indelible influence of a charismatic professor, and also finds his life reshaped by a series of very different women with whom he recklessly falls in and out of love. Looking back on the formative period of his youth, Kailash’s wry, vivid perception of the world he is in, but never quite of, unfurls in a brilliant melding of anecdote and annotation, picture and text. Building a case for himself, both as a good man in spite of his flaws and as an American in defiance of his place of birth, Kailash weaves a story that is at its core an incandescent investigation of love—despite, beyond, and across dividing lines.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0525520767
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK ONE OF THE NEW YORKER’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR Carrying a single suitcase, Kailash arrives in post-Reagan America from India to attend graduate school. As he begins to settle into American existence, Kailash comes under the indelible influence of a charismatic professor, and also finds his life reshaped by a series of very different women with whom he recklessly falls in and out of love. Looking back on the formative period of his youth, Kailash’s wry, vivid perception of the world he is in, but never quite of, unfurls in a brilliant melding of anecdote and annotation, picture and text. Building a case for himself, both as a good man in spite of his flaws and as an American in defiance of his place of birth, Kailash weaves a story that is at its core an incandescent investigation of love—despite, beyond, and across dividing lines.
Terry's Tales
Author: Terence Alvares
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1684941776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Terry’s Tales is a collection of stories everyone can relate to. The characters are common people, traversing through life and in those journeys, there are moments where they touch another person. These moments leave long-lasting memories— memories of love, peace, joy, and hope. The stories in this book capture those moments and the drama in all their human frailty, warmth, and emotions. Each story will leave the reader feeling connected to moments in their own lives and a sense of belief in relationships and humanity. The locations and the characters in these stories span across continents, cultures and age groups, but the thread of common humanity runs through all of them. Themes include a rich mix of romance, family, relationships, encounters, partings, and humour.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1684941776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Terry’s Tales is a collection of stories everyone can relate to. The characters are common people, traversing through life and in those journeys, there are moments where they touch another person. These moments leave long-lasting memories— memories of love, peace, joy, and hope. The stories in this book capture those moments and the drama in all their human frailty, warmth, and emotions. Each story will leave the reader feeling connected to moments in their own lives and a sense of belief in relationships and humanity. The locations and the characters in these stories span across continents, cultures and age groups, but the thread of common humanity runs through all of them. Themes include a rich mix of romance, family, relationships, encounters, partings, and humour.
Mystical Honeymoon
Author: Aurobindo Ghosh
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9364942213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
In Mystical Honeymoon, Unorthodox Way’, the rich tapestry of Gujarati traditions meets the aspirations of a new generation, weaving a story of love, family and the inevitable passage of time. This heartfelt tale centers on three close-knit families, bound by deeprooted cultural values and an unwavering sense of togetherness. At its core is the touching relationship between Parth, a successful young man living in California, and his beloved grandmother, who has nurtured him with unwavering love. As Parth stands on the threshold of a new life with his bride, his grandmother struggles with the bittersweet reality that their time together is running out. Her wish to see him settled with an Indian girl is fulfilled when Parth agrees to marry Swaranjali, a talented classical musician from Ahmedabad. Their union, however, is far from simple; it intertwines the dreams and desires of many, including Parth’s childhood friend Sangita, who harbors her own aspirations of a life abroad. Through a mystical honeymoon planned by Swaranjali’s clever Mamaji, the entire family embarks on a transformative journey along the sacred River Ganga. As they explore the spiritual and historical landmarks of India, from the holy city of Varanasi to the enlightened grounds of Bodh Gaya, they discover a deeper connection not only with their heritage but with each other. This enchanting story beautifully captures the essence of familial love, the strength of cultural bonds, and the delicate balance between honoring the past and embracing the future. Mystical Honeymoon is a celebration of tradition, romance, and the enduring power of family.
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9364942213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
In Mystical Honeymoon, Unorthodox Way’, the rich tapestry of Gujarati traditions meets the aspirations of a new generation, weaving a story of love, family and the inevitable passage of time. This heartfelt tale centers on three close-knit families, bound by deeprooted cultural values and an unwavering sense of togetherness. At its core is the touching relationship between Parth, a successful young man living in California, and his beloved grandmother, who has nurtured him with unwavering love. As Parth stands on the threshold of a new life with his bride, his grandmother struggles with the bittersweet reality that their time together is running out. Her wish to see him settled with an Indian girl is fulfilled when Parth agrees to marry Swaranjali, a talented classical musician from Ahmedabad. Their union, however, is far from simple; it intertwines the dreams and desires of many, including Parth’s childhood friend Sangita, who harbors her own aspirations of a life abroad. Through a mystical honeymoon planned by Swaranjali’s clever Mamaji, the entire family embarks on a transformative journey along the sacred River Ganga. As they explore the spiritual and historical landmarks of India, from the holy city of Varanasi to the enlightened grounds of Bodh Gaya, they discover a deeper connection not only with their heritage but with each other. This enchanting story beautifully captures the essence of familial love, the strength of cultural bonds, and the delicate balance between honoring the past and embracing the future. Mystical Honeymoon is a celebration of tradition, romance, and the enduring power of family.
Life of Pi
Author: Yann Martel
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350295698
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Play "Life of Pi will make you believe in the power of theatre" (Times). After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, there are five survivors stranded on a lifeboat - a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, a Royal Bengal tiger, and a sixteen year-old boy named Pi. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive? Based on one of the most extraordinary and best-loved works of fiction - winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over fifteen million copies worldwide - and featuring breath-taking puppetry and state-of-the-art visuals, Life of Pi is a universally acclaimed, smash hit adaptation of an epic journey of endurance and hope. Adapted by acclaimed playwright Lolita Chakrabarti, this edition was published to coincide with the West End premiere in November 2021.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350295698
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Play "Life of Pi will make you believe in the power of theatre" (Times). After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, there are five survivors stranded on a lifeboat - a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, a Royal Bengal tiger, and a sixteen year-old boy named Pi. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive? Based on one of the most extraordinary and best-loved works of fiction - winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over fifteen million copies worldwide - and featuring breath-taking puppetry and state-of-the-art visuals, Life of Pi is a universally acclaimed, smash hit adaptation of an epic journey of endurance and hope. Adapted by acclaimed playwright Lolita Chakrabarti, this edition was published to coincide with the West End premiere in November 2021.
Ledge Between the Streams
Author: Ved Mehta
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241504929
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Book 4 in Ved Mehta's Continents of Exile series. Nearly 50 years in the making, Continents of Exile is one of the great works of twentieth-century autobiography: the epic chronicle of an Indian family in the twentieth century. From 1930s India to 1950s Oxford and literary New York in the 1960s-80s, this is the story of the post-colonial twentieth century, as uniquely experienced and vividly recounted by Ved Mehta. Set against the distant storm of the Second World War and the waning light of British Raj, Ved Mehta's brilliant memoir Ledge Between the Streams tells of an Indian childhood and the coming to terms with growing blindness: how, despite his disability, he learned English, Braille, horseback riding, bicycling, touch typing, and roller skating.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241504929
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Book 4 in Ved Mehta's Continents of Exile series. Nearly 50 years in the making, Continents of Exile is one of the great works of twentieth-century autobiography: the epic chronicle of an Indian family in the twentieth century. From 1930s India to 1950s Oxford and literary New York in the 1960s-80s, this is the story of the post-colonial twentieth century, as uniquely experienced and vividly recounted by Ved Mehta. Set against the distant storm of the Second World War and the waning light of British Raj, Ved Mehta's brilliant memoir Ledge Between the Streams tells of an Indian childhood and the coming to terms with growing blindness: how, despite his disability, he learned English, Braille, horseback riding, bicycling, touch typing, and roller skating.
Daddyji
Author: Ved Mehta
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241504899
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Book 1 in Ved Mehta's Continents of Exile series. Nearly 50 years in the making, Continents of Exile is one of the great works of twentieth-century autobiography: the epic chronicle of an Indian family in the twentieth century. From 1930s India to 1950s Oxford and literary New York in the 1960s-80s, this is the story of the post-colonial twentieth century, as uniquely experienced and vividly recounted by Ved Mehta. On its surface, Daddyji serves as a lucid biographical portrait of Amolak Ram Mehta, an esteemed Indian public servant, written by his son. But as Ved Mehta's story unwinds, it becomes apparent that something else is being recreated - the intricacies and intimacies of a lost world, of pre-Partition Lahore.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241504899
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Book 1 in Ved Mehta's Continents of Exile series. Nearly 50 years in the making, Continents of Exile is one of the great works of twentieth-century autobiography: the epic chronicle of an Indian family in the twentieth century. From 1930s India to 1950s Oxford and literary New York in the 1960s-80s, this is the story of the post-colonial twentieth century, as uniquely experienced and vividly recounted by Ved Mehta. On its surface, Daddyji serves as a lucid biographical portrait of Amolak Ram Mehta, an esteemed Indian public servant, written by his son. But as Ved Mehta's story unwinds, it becomes apparent that something else is being recreated - the intricacies and intimacies of a lost world, of pre-Partition Lahore.
Kaikeyi... just a name
Author: Gaurav AG Shinde
Publisher: Ajitabha Publishers
ISBN: 8194991447
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
When a six year old girl Kaikeyi gets nurtured by a babysitter after her father left her after getting married because of his transfer,she grow up without anyone’s love. While studying engineering in Lucknow University,she encounters a handsome boy who has no goals in his life but the political background and she gradually starts seeing him with no strings attached kinda relationsip.The days pass by and that boy joins the political party coincidentally led by his own beloved uncle.Meanwhile Kaikeyi gets placed in decent IT company in Mumbai. While working passionately as a IT worker in Mumbai, Kaikeyi bumps onto a guy who is a writer and film critic following his passion of filmmaking,quite positive about his life.The circumstances made Kaikeyi to fall in love with him though she doesn’t believe in love. After getting the producer for his film the guy proposes Kaikeyi for a marriage as he believes in eternal love and wants to settle down. But Kaikeyi rejects it, the altercation happens and both falls apart.Meantime Kaikeyi gets promoted as a senior software engineer and moves to Delhi . Kaikeyi’s life changes drastically with unexpecting twists and turns after the guy name Anshul joins her company as a relationship manager which makes her realize what the Love is.
Publisher: Ajitabha Publishers
ISBN: 8194991447
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
When a six year old girl Kaikeyi gets nurtured by a babysitter after her father left her after getting married because of his transfer,she grow up without anyone’s love. While studying engineering in Lucknow University,she encounters a handsome boy who has no goals in his life but the political background and she gradually starts seeing him with no strings attached kinda relationsip.The days pass by and that boy joins the political party coincidentally led by his own beloved uncle.Meanwhile Kaikeyi gets placed in decent IT company in Mumbai. While working passionately as a IT worker in Mumbai, Kaikeyi bumps onto a guy who is a writer and film critic following his passion of filmmaking,quite positive about his life.The circumstances made Kaikeyi to fall in love with him though she doesn’t believe in love. After getting the producer for his film the guy proposes Kaikeyi for a marriage as he believes in eternal love and wants to settle down. But Kaikeyi rejects it, the altercation happens and both falls apart.Meantime Kaikeyi gets promoted as a senior software engineer and moves to Delhi . Kaikeyi’s life changes drastically with unexpecting twists and turns after the guy name Anshul joins her company as a relationship manager which makes her realize what the Love is.
Vedi
Author: Ved Mehta
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241504910
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Book 3 in Ved Mehta's Continents of Exile series. Nearly 50 years in the making, Continents of Exile is one of the great works of twentieth-century autobiography: the epic chronicle of an Indian family in the twentieth century. From 1930s India to 1950s Oxford and literary New York in the 1960s-80s, this is the story of the post-colonial twentieth century, as uniquely experienced and vividly recounted by Ved Mehta. Ved continues the story of Ved Mehta's two earlier memoirs, Daddyji, a biographical portrait of his father, and Mamaji, an exploration of his mother and her history. The focus here turns toward Mehta's childhood, his education in an Indian orphanage for the blind, and the general experience of blind people in India.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241504910
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Book 3 in Ved Mehta's Continents of Exile series. Nearly 50 years in the making, Continents of Exile is one of the great works of twentieth-century autobiography: the epic chronicle of an Indian family in the twentieth century. From 1930s India to 1950s Oxford and literary New York in the 1960s-80s, this is the story of the post-colonial twentieth century, as uniquely experienced and vividly recounted by Ved Mehta. Ved continues the story of Ved Mehta's two earlier memoirs, Daddyji, a biographical portrait of his father, and Mamaji, an exploration of his mother and her history. The focus here turns toward Mehta's childhood, his education in an Indian orphanage for the blind, and the general experience of blind people in India.