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Together, again
Together again after years apart, can they find a new beginning? Sisters Jolene, Marsha and Annis have convened at their family home following the death of their mother. Born seven years apart, the women are more strangers than sisters, Jolene is a successful romantic novelist whose own marriage is complicated. Marsha has put all of her energy into her work, trying to mend her broken heart. Annis left home aged sixteen and never returned, not even for the death of their beloved father Julian. Until now. So when the sisters discover that their mother has left everything to Annis in her will, it udnermines all they thought they knew. Can saying their final goodbyes to their mother bring them together again?
Travails of Abduction, Adoption, and Migration: Retelling the Myth of Sita in Bharti Kirchner’s Shiva Dancing
Myths are obligated in postmodern times as they assist in expanding the parameters of the dominant worldviews and modes of cognition. Retelling myths in modern times holds relevance in that they connect us to timeless human experiences, fostering cultural understanding and providing valuable lessons. These narratives often explore universal themes, offering insights into human nature that remain pertinent across generations. Additionally, reinterpretations of myths can serve as a creative lens to address contemporary issues, offering new perspectives on societal challenges. Bharti Kirchner, an Indian American author, often explores and demystifies the diasporic experiences of homecoming in her works. This research article examines the myth of Sita being engulfed by Mother Earth when her chastity was put to the test by Rama in Ramayana and how the tale is intertwined with the diasporic experiences of abduction, adoption, and migration. This scholarly investigation also investigates how the dancing of Shiva, the mythical destroyer, who causes destruction and death also spawns a cycle of birth and regeneration, as represented by the protagonist Meena in Bharti Kirchner’s Shiva Dancing. By employing a qualitative and descriptive methodology, the researcher also draws a distinction between the mindset of a contemporary American woman and that of an Indian traditionalist.
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Cemetery road
Journalist Marschall McEwan returns to his hometown of Bienville to replace his ailing father as editor-in-chief of the local newspaper and finds himself embroiled in a battle with the shady cartel that has ruled the roost for generations.
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Children born of war in the twentieth century
This book explores the life courses of children born of war in different twentieth-century conflicts, including the Second World War, the Vietnam War, the Bosnian War, the Rwandan Genocide and the LRA conflict. It investigates both governmental and military policies vis-à-vis children born of war and their mothers, as well as family and local community attitudes, building a complex picture of the multi-layered challenges faced by many children born of war within their post-conflict receptor communities. Based on extensive archival research, the book also uses oral history and participatory research methods which allow the author to add the voices of the children born of war to historical analysis.
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Homecoming
This article details the author's journey through her hometown of Kuching, Sarawak, and the multisensorial experience of revisiting familial homes and key culinary heritage sites around the city. The everyday and the mundane are highlighted as key features which hold together the rich mosaic of the culinary traditions and history of Kuching. Kuching has recently been recognised as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, which acknowledges its unique blend of historical and contemporary culinary practices. This article examines what this means for a city where hawker food culture is the lifeblood of Kuching, but also where a burgeoning gastronomic scene is increasingly drawing attention on the international stage. It argues for a revaluation of the traditional binaries between local food vendors (hawkers) and professional chefs, suggesting that both contribute to the city's culinary landscape. This approach will help form a comprehensive and inclusive understanding of Kuching as a UNESCO Creative City. It will also guide future efforts to establish sustainable and locally based food supply chains in the city.
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Esther's inheritance
What is it like to be in love with a pathological liar and fantasist? Esther is, and has been for more than 20 years. \"Esther's Inheritance\" presents a remarkable narrator who delivers a story as both tragedy and comedy.
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Or break it
As much as J. R. R. Tolkien valued the heroism expressed in \"The Battle of Maldon,\" with its record of warriors who died to maintain their oath, he challenged the notion of utter adherence to a sworn oath in The Silmarillion. The over-arching narrative of The Silmarillion tells of Feanor and his seven sons who swear an oath to reclaim the three Silmarils from any \"Vala, Demon, Elf or Man as yet unborn, or any creature, great or small, good or evil, that time should bring forth unto the end of days, whoso should hold or take or keep a Silmaril from their possession\" (Silmarillion 83). The extended story ultimately highlights the bitter regret that can come from seeking to fulfill an oath that, the more it is pursued, the more harm is done. As such, we can better understand the perspective of Elrond in The Lord of the Rings, as Elrond saw first-hand the ultimate end of the oath of Feanor: in language reminiscent of the Old English poem \"The Wanderer,\" Elrond observes that efforts not to break an oath can break one's heart instead.
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