Critical Praise

" A remarkably strong debut . . . The all-too-imperfect lives of Divakaruni's heroines, like precious gems, are unrecognized treasures, worthy of being praised, protected and held dear. "--San Jose Mercury News"Both universal and unique. "--Kirkus Reviews"Beautifully told stories of transformed lives . . . Both liberated and trapped by cultural changes on both sides of the ocean, these women struggle fiercely to carve out an identity of their own. "--San Francisco Chronicle"These are ravishingly beautiful stories, some profoundly sad, others full of revelation, all unforgettable. "--Booklist

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