Keeping Corner
by Kashmira Sheth
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Author: Kashmira ShethEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-03-17
ISBN: 0786838604
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
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- ISBN13: 9780786838608
- Condition: New
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Book Review: Perspective on the role of women in the India caste system
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the story of Leela who is a young girl (12) in India at the time of the initial rise of Gandhi. She is about to be married and enjoys the pleasures of her caste and is spoiled by her parents. Her cares focus mostly on new bangles and clothes. When her husband dies she becomes a widow and has a difficult time to adjusting to the restrictions that this places on her life- dull clothes, no jewelry, shorn head and restrictions to her family home for a year. Her brother helps her by finding a teacher for her so that she can continue her education at home and she slowly blossoms into awareness of the possibilities in life and the changes in the world around her. I found the cultural and historical aspects of the book fascinating and it was interesting to see Leela grow and change over time. This would be a great young adult book to introduce some history and customs of India.
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