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Homeless Bird

Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan

Venture into the rural India to discover a life completely foreign to our modern world. In this land of arranged marriages, Koly marries a boy she’s never even met! As a married women, Koly is now stuck in her mother-in-law’s home and has to live under her rules. Life is SO not good, and then it suddenly gets worse. Despite having few rights, as a female, Koly manages to stand up for herself and finds a way to support herself.

Find out more about the author and her research on modern India on her website!
 

Posted by Michelle on May 18, 2006 03:40 PM |

Comments

I read that book a while ago because of a book group, and I didn't really want to, but I really ended up LOVING the book. Its really good! I really felt Like I could understand how Koly felt and the ending (although I'm not giving anything away) Is REALLY pleasing. :)

Posted by: Laurel | May 26, 2006 05:16 PM

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