“And as if he had read her thoughts, the old man murmured, 'What a blessing it is to die in your own bed, under your own roof, with your family surrounding you, full of the knowledge that you have lived as thoroughly as you wanted to.”
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Can You Hear the Nightbird Call?
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Anita Rau Badami
Anita Rau Badami is an Indian-American writer born on September 24, 1961. Her works primarily focus on the experiences of South Asian immigrants in the United States, exploring themes of cultural conflict, identity, and gender roles. more
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