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Obviously not writing primarily for indian readers, the author defines even the most mainstream ethnic terms, such as hookah. The heroine is soorya giri, a thirtyyear old environmental lawyer who lives in new jersey with her parents and grandmotherwho desperately want her to be married. Online library the unexpected son shobhan bantwal the unexpected son shobhan bantwal the unexpected son by shobhan bantwal a happily married indianamerican woman opens a mysterious letter from india one morning and her world turns upside down. Buy the paperback book the unexpected son by shobhan bantwal at indigo. Book reporter on the sari shop widow beautifully written, with realistic dialogue and characters who will make your heart ache at times. The unexpected son kindle edition by bantwal, shobhan. In this, her fourth novel, bantwal takes us to palgaum, perhaps a town based on belguam, her hometown. This acclaimed book by shobhan bantwal is available at in several formats for your ereader. Chicago examiner on the unexpected son shobhan bantwal paints a vivid picture of life in little india with her colorful descriptions. Unlike the previous books, in the unexpected son the reader learns about politics and prejudice in india. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. She studied sociology at karnatak university in dharwad, and earned both her bachelors and masters degrees there.
Leaving little to the readers interpretation, she reveals virtually every inner thought of her characters. Shobhan bantwal is the indianamerican author of the dowry bride, her debut novel set in india and slated for release by kensington books in september 2007. Strength she never realized she had comes to fruition as. The unexpected son shobhan bantwal new book all about belgaum.
Her father is an accountant and her mother, a pious, traditional housewife. The anonymous missive inside it claims that her son is dying of leukaemia and that his survival may depend on her. The unexpected son by the talented shobhad bantwal is an enthralling look at everyday life in india, its lingering caste system, cultural clashes and riots, and one womans resolute efforts to escape the stigma of becoming pregnant out of wedlock and to make a better life for herself. The unexpected son paperback july 27, 2010 by shobhan bantwal author. Buy a cheap copy of the unexpected son book by shobhan bantwal.
Her books combine contemporary womens issues with romantic elements. Sep 05, 20 the unexpected son by shobhan bantwal is the story of an indian girl from brought up with traditional indian values. Shobhan bantwal books list of books by author shobhan. Shobhan bantwal s books are released in india and the indian subcontinent by fingerprint publishing, an imprint of prakash books india pvt ltd. It is a morning like any other in suburban new jersey when vinita patil opens the battered envelope postmarked mumbai. Shobhan bantwal it is a morning like any other in suburban new jersey when vinita patil opens the battered envelope postmarked mumbai. The top student in her university class, vinita had a plan for her life until somesh kori enters her life. The unexpected son author signed shobhan bantwal on. Author shobhan bantwal talks with books on the house shobhan bantwal is the author of four books including her most recent, the unexpected son.
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Her books include the dowry bride 2007, the forbidden daughter 2008, the sari shop widow 2009, the unexpected son 2010, the full moon bride. The unexpected son ebook written by shobhan bantwal. Jul 27, 2010 the unexpected son, due to be released in august, 2010, delves deeply into the indian hindu culture. But the letter inside turns her comfortable world upside down. The unexpected son 2010 read online free book by shobhan.
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While subjects like dowry and female feticide are rather dark, they have always fascinated me because they become convenient tools of evil for certain people. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. She has published short fiction in literary magazines and articles in a number of publications. Her books include the dowry bride 2007, the forbidden daughter 2008, the sari shop widow 2009, the unexpected son 2010, the full moon bride 2011, and the reluctant matchmaker 2012, all published by kensington books. Shobhan bantwal born 1951 is an indian american writer bantwal was born in belgaum, india to a large hindu family. This is the first book i have read by shobhan bantwal and am now a huge fan. Read the unexpected son by shobhan bantwal available from rakuten kobo. I was more captivated by the beginning of the story and the background.