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Shoba Narayan
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Number of Pages
296
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction memoir invites readers into a changing Bangalore landscape, seen through a writer's return from Manhattan with her family. It centers on an unlikely friendship—between a city-based writer and the milk-seller she comes to know while buying fresh milk every day—and expands into broader reflections on cows, food, family, and life. Ideal for adults and curious readers who want cultural insight, a humane look at rural–urban ties, and a warm, hopeful tone.
As the narrative unfolds, the text blends personal storytelling with cultural exploration. Vivid scenes of markets, barns, kitchens, and shared meals illustrate how a simple economic transaction can grow into a bond across backgrounds. The reading experience is intimate and lively, balancing humor with reflection and inviting readers to see ordinary life as a doorway to larger truths about community and care.
For readers seeking educational angles, the book offers thoughtful windows into the cultural and historical roles of cows in India, the many uses of milk in cuisine and ritual, and the idea of animal welfare within everyday life. Learning feels accessible through concrete anecdotes, sensory detail, and practical glimpses of dairy practice, making cultural understanding feel natural and enjoyable.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of how everyday food connects people, places, and traditions. It invites curiosity about origins, nurtures empathy for diverse communities, and leaves a hopeful, lasting impression of friendship, food, and life shared.
Product Details
Author
Shoba Narayan
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
296
Language
English
SKU
9788193355268
ISBN
9788193355268
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3x25.4x4.7cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 350
₹ 315
₹ 35 Off