“What is the nature of life? Life is lines of dominoes falling. One thing leads to another, and then another, just like you'd planned. But suddenly a Domino gets skewed, events change direction, people dig in their heels, and you're faced with a situation that you didn't see coming, you who thought you were so clever.” LoveRelationshipsFictionNovelMothers And DaughtersIndian AmericanBook ClubsImmigrant FictionDivakaruniWomen S Books Book:Before We Visit the Goddess Source: Before We Visit the Goddess
“My mother clutches at the collar of my shirt. I rub her back and feel her tears on my neck. It's been decades since our bodies have been this close. It's an odd sensation, like a torn ligament knitting itself back, lumpy and imperfect, usable as long as we know not to push it too hard.” LoveNovelIndiaMothers And DaughtersContemporary FictionImmigrant ExperienceIndian AmericanDivakaruniWomen S BooksNovel In Stories Book:Before We Visit the Goddess Source: Before We Visit the Goddess