Author of the Month

  • Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Monday, February 1, 2010

"Sister of My Heart"

Well girls it a new month, can you believe it. It's already time for a new book. Well before we get to the next book I think I should share my thoughts on the our last book, "Sister of my Heart". Just having discovered Divakaruni, I must say I am smitten with her style. She is crafty, thorough, and creative. Great storyline, an insight into a world far away from our own, the culture, value and belief system of India. She has captured the essence of the old traditions and the struggles of the modern generation. Reading her book sparked a deep desire to learn more about my ancestors. As you may already know, I was born in Trinidad, but my family is originally from India. I wandered how it would be to have grown up with a stronger India influence. How I would look in a sari. Her book left me wanting to know more, to read more and share it with you.