This story is a fictional account of a Muslim Indian family and how they deal with many issues between each other, living in America, and being from a different ethnic background. The events of 911 are part of the rich history which this book encompasses, with reactions towards this family from fellow classmates, etc. I loved the writing style and topics included in this book and rate it highly! I enjoyed learning about the region their families originally came from, and the character studies throughout the book. The characters are revealed as the book goes on and you just cheer and cry for them!

I am not normally a fan of memoirs but this gem was hard to put down! Both comedy and tragedy are combined in a fast-paced read. This book would appeal to parents during their child bearing years, especially those with special needs or fragmented relationships.

I was very interested in reading this book because it was about the lives of starving artists and an art critic. This book grabbed my attention right away; the writing style was very descriptive and flowed like music to accompany the surrounding art scene. The character development was excellent and the book never dragged. I read a bit each night to savor it instead of reading too quickly, as I am wont to do.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the arts or life in New York City. It would also interest people who are interested in South American countries where there is much political unrest. This would make a great book club discussion book! I look forward to reading more books by Molly Prentiss.

This was a difficult book to read, due to the subject matter of rape on a college campus, but an important one. I thought it was well written, and certainly thought provoking, but it became a bit slow and wordy towards the end. I wish that college students had to read this prior to attending classes.

I really enjoyed this book as it reminded me of those by one of my favorite authors, the late Maeve Binchy. Ms. Breen's descriptions were excellent, especially those of the gardens and various landscapes in the story. I also liked that there was a musical element to it as I am a music teacher by trade. I don't often come across books that have a musician/student in them so this was particularly enjoyable. I think that this book would appeal to people who enjoy Irish literature/character studies, and gardening. It would also make a good book club discussion.

What a sweet yet powerful book; a testament to purpose towards fulfilling our dreams as we age. This was such a positive and absolutely charming book which would appeal most to older adults who are questioning what they want to do in their later years. Its message is one of hope and tenacity and I thoroughly recommend it!