This is a very thought provoking book. You are able to see the cultural differences between America and India and how those who leave India continue to observe those cultural differences. Things such as arranged marriages and the boiling of the milk ceremonies still take place even for those who have converted to Christianity or no longer follow the Hindu Gods.
This is a great book for a Book club as there are discussion questions at the back. After looking at those questions I realized that there are many more that could have been included that weren't. My Step-Father was born in India so this book gave me a little more insight into his cultural background as well.
In conclusion I want to leave you with something to think about. Is it right to remove a child from their families and cultures and place them in a different culture even if it means the child's living conditions and treatment are better? This story is not isolated. Think about the Native American foster program that ran up until the 90's.
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