Is there a happy medium between Hindu ttradition and American style, or does the battle of wills between a mother and daughter-inlaw for the love of the man caught in the middle trump all else?
“The issue of healing is timely. Today merging cultures in our communities with ones so very different has led to much turmoil. Shiva’s Arms shows how the divisions among cultures can be healed. It demonstrates how each person has the obligation to ‘work things out’. Shiva’s Arms is an excellent example of how American can draw on the strengths of our culture to help in healing the wounds present today.” (Andrea Schaerf, Program Director, APOLLO Resource Center)
“Shame! This is your fault only,” Amma yelled, shaking her fists. “You godless girl, you have weakened my family, my son’s caste lost because of you!”
“You’re the one! You won’t be satisfied until you’ve destroyed everything, smashed it to bits with your tiny bare feet!” Alice pointed to Amma’s brown toes. amma looked down and flexed them, the war suspended for a second until she ran to the kitchen. pulse throbbing at her temples, Amma snatched a pair of pliers to her heaving chest, hiked up the hem of her sari, and scurried upstairs.
Cheryl will be live on my blog tomorrow to answer questions about her book “Shiva’s Arms”. I will be posting a review and giveaway as well! So join us tomorrow with your questions which you will leave as a comment and then Cheryl will respond back. Can’t wait to see you all there!
