Book Club - January

 

Shilpi Somaya Gowda

Here is the description of the book from Amazon:

On the eve of the monsoons, in a remote Indian village, Kavita gives birth to Asha. But in a culture that favours sons, the only way for Kavita to save her newborn daughter's life is to give her away. It is a decision that will haunt her and her husband for the rest of their lives, even after the arrival of their cherished son. Halfway around the globe, Somer, an American doctor, decides to adopt a child after making the wrenching discovery that she will never have one of her own. When she and her husband Krishnan see a photo of baby Asha from a Mumbai orphanage, they are overwhelmed with emotion for her. Somer knows life will change with the adoption, but is convinced that the love they already feel will overcome all obstacles. Interweaving the stories of Kavita, Somer, and Asha, "Secret Daughter" poignantly explores issues of culture and belonging. Moving between two worlds and two families, one struggling to survive in the fetid slums of Mumbai, the other grappling to forge a cohesive family despite their diverging cultural identities, this powerful debut novel marks the arrival of a fresh talent poised for great success. 

A bunch of women in my community and surrounding area's started a book club called "Reading between the Wines".... I just love the name! January was our first meeting and we read Secret Daughter. 

I loved this book, as did everyone in our book club. This book raised three hours of discussion and everyone is eagerly awaiting her next book. I also loved that on her website you can apply to have her call in to your book club and you can order signed copy's of the book for your book club. She states that she loves to support book clubs as she has been a part of one for many years. I recommend this book for everyone! It was a quick read and draws you in right from the beginning. 

Defiant buy!