Book
The shape of family : a novel / Shilpi Somaya Gowda.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781443458979 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xii, 327 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Toronto : HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
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| Subject: | East Indian Americans > California > Fiction. Families > Fiction. Suburban life > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Domestic fiction. |
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Gowda | 31681010173599 | FICTION | Available | - |
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From the internationally bestselling author of Secret Daughter and The Golden Son comes a poignant, unforgettable novel about a family&;s growing apart and coming back together in the wake of tragedy
The Olanders embody a modern family in a globalized world. Jaya, the cultured daughter of an Indian diplomat, and Keith, an ambitious banker from middle-class Philadelphia, meet in a London pub in 1988 and make a life together in suburban California. Their strong marriage is built on shared beliefs and love for their two children: headstrong teenager Karina and young son Prem, the light of their home.
But love and prosperity cannot protect them from sudden, unspeakable tragedy, and the family&;s foundation cracks as each member struggles to seek a way forward. Jaya finds solace in spirituality. Keith wagers on his high-powered career. Karina focuses relentlessly on her future and independence. And Prem watches helplessly as his once close-knit family drifts apart.When Karina heads off to college for a fresh start, her search for identity and belonging leads her down a dark path, forcing her and her family to reckon with the past, the secrets they&;ve held and the weight of their choices.
The Shape of Family is an intimate portrayal of four individuals as they grapple with what it means to be a family, leaving a painful past and entering a hopeful future. It is a profoundly moving exploration of the ways we all seek belonging&;in our families, in our communities and ultimately, within ourselves.
