Bøker av ANITA ANAND

A story of identity, connection and forgiveness, A Convergence of Solitudes shares the lives of two families across Partition of India, Operation Babylift in Vietnam, and two referendums in Quebec.Sunil and Hima, teenage lovers, bravely defy taboos in pre-Partition India to come together as their country divides in two. They move across the world to Montreal and raise a family, but Sunil shows symptoms of schizophrenia, shattering their newfound peace. As a teenager, their daughter Rani becomes obsessed with Quebecois supergroup Sensibilité--and, in particular, the band's charismatic, nationalistic frontman, Serge Giglio--whose music connects Rani to the province's struggle for cultural freedom. A chance encounter leads Rani to babysit Mélanie, Serge's adopted daughter from Vietnam, bringing her fleetingly within his inner circle.Years later, Rani, now a college guidance counselor, discovers that Mélanie has booked an appointment to discuss her future at the school. Unmoved by her father's staunch patriotism and her British mother's bourgeois ways, Mélanie is struggling with deep uncertainty about her identity and belonging. As the two women's lives become more and more intertwined, Rani's fascination with Mélanie's father's music becomes a strange shadow amidst their friendship.

Sophia, a captivating novel written by the talented Anita Anand, was published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC in 2015. This book is a must-read for those who enjoy engrossing stories that transport them to another time and place. The story revolves around Sophia, a character that readers will find themselves intrigued by from the very first page. Anand's writing is both descriptive and engaging, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the world she has created. Published by the prestigious Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Sophia is a testament to Anand's storytelling prowess. This book is a perfect addition to any bookshelf and a great gift for the book lover in your life. Don't miss out on the chance to delve into the world of Sophia, you won't be disappointed.