Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Shilpi Somaya Gowda is an acclaimed author known for her insightful novels exploring themes of family, culture, and identity. Born and raised in Toronto to Indian immigrant parents, she draws on her rich cultural heritage to craft compelling narratives. Gowda's debut novel, "Secret Daughter," became an international bestseller, followed by "The Golden Son" and "The Shape of Family," each showcasing her ability to weave emotional and cross-cultural stories.
Book summaries for books written by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
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There's a saying in India: When a daughter is born, her mother weeps, and when a daughter is married, her mother weeps.
Daughters are angels with broken wings.
A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.
You can't make the same mistake twice. The second time you make it, it's no longer a mistake. It's a choice.
Motherhood: all love begins and ends there.
Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.
We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord's blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal.
The bond between a mother and daughter is unlike any other relationship. It's a special kind of love that only grows stronger over time.
Mother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.
When you look into your mother's eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth.
A mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breaking.
A mother's love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.