Let's Talk Love Stories! discussion

On the eve of the monsoons, in a remote Indian village, Kavita gives birth to a baby girl. But in a culture that favors sons, the only way for Kavita to save her newborn daughter's life is to give her away. It is a decision that will haunt her and her husband for the rest of their lives, even after the arrival of their cherished son.

Halfway around the globe, Somer, an American doctor, decides to adopt a child after making the wrenching discovery that she will never have one of her own. When she and her husband, Krishnan, see a photo of the baby with the gold-flecked eyes from a Mumbai orphanage, they are overwhelmed with emotion. Somer knows life will change with the adoption but is convinced that the love they already feel will overcome all obstacles.

Interweaving the stories of Kavita, Somer, and the child that binds both of their destinies, Secret Daughter poignantly explores the emotional terrain of motherhood, loss, identity, and love, as witnessed through the lives of two families—one Indian, one American—and the child that indelibly connects them.

Buddy Readers: Divya, Purvika and Srijeesha

I will be starting this today... I am for now so engrossed in Rebel Queen ...will be done with it in an hour or so...after that secret daughter.

I am reading both together. :P

I am done with it! :)

This book I really like it. Purvi again thanks t you for the recommendation.
This book was again a worth of reading and a worth of stars as well. It was very beautiful. I didn't find it boring at any point. Like at any point! It was totally Awesome!
The book was a bit emotional. At least I found it. Usha, the character. :')
That moment when Asha, was in search of her "real" family, and kept on questioning Somer, was a very sensitive part for me.

I loved it as well. Such emotional story. I am glad as well that I picked it.

I agree totally. The pain and questions were to much to bear. Did you had heavy heart and deep respect for your family while reading this. I come to respect my father each time I come across such things in my life. His struggle and love for me is beyond anything.

I started loving my parents more when I finished reading this. Their sacrifices for us. :')

Srijeesha ~ The Directioner wrote: "I started loving my parents more when I finished reading this. Their sacrifices for us. :')"

Yes. Our parents sacrifice so much for us. How ever they can. This story shows yet another selfless act of a mother to save her innocent girl. I wish people weren't so ignorant and judgemental about a girl child.

Nowadays actually people are not. It was an old-age thinking and it's going out. :)

Srijeesha ~ The Directioner wrote: "Nowadays actually people are not. It was an old-age thinking and it's going out. :)"

Yeah I am talking about old times only. Still you would be surprised to know how many of rural AND high class urban people still think girl as a burden. Trust me its not completely out. They might not do the "wolf took her away" thing but still fathers and in laws in rural area ( not all) start asking for son to carry on their heritage and linage or whatever the hell they think a son is capable of and not daughter. So many clinics still work where abortion goes without government notice. So many test for sex of child. Its really depressing that even though our country is advancing still there are some who thinks a girl is a burden to a family.

Hey girls, I'm sorry. I can't complete it in time. I have guests at home and I can't read now. Sorry again :(

Divya wrote: "Hey girls, I'm sorry. I can't complete it in time. I have guests at home and I can't read now. Sorry again :("

Its completely fine Divya. It was a last minute call for this book and we totally understand :).

Have fun at your home :)

Oh okay :)