Independence

<p><strong>Divakaruni tells the story of India's independence through the eyes of three sisters each of whom is uniquely different with her own desires and flaws. I cheered for them and cried with them as they move through the history of their country that is at once devastating inspiring and triumphant. You will too.-- Lisa See #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author</strong></p><p><strong>Set during the partition of British India in 1947 a time when neighbor was pitted against neighbor and families were torn apart award-winning author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel brings to life the sweeping story of three sisters caught up in events beyond their control their unbreakable bond and their incredible struggle against powerful odds.</strong></p><p><strong>India 1947.</strong></p><p>In a rural village in Bengal live three sisters daughters of a well-respected doctor.</p><p>Priya: intelligent and idealistic resolved to follow in her father's footsteps and become a doctor though society frowns on it.</p><p>Deepa: the beauty determined to make a marriage that will bring her family joy and status.</p><p>Jamini: devout sharp-eyed and a talented quiltmaker with deeper passions than she reveals.</p><p>Theirs is a home of love and safety a refuge from the violent events taking shape in the nation. Then their father is killed during a riot and even their neighbors turn against them bringing the events of their country closer to home.</p><p>As Priya determinedly pursues her career goal Deepa falls deeply in love with a Muslim causing her to break with her family. And Jamini attempts to hold her family together even as she secretly longs for her sister's fiancè</p><p>When the partition of India is officially decided a drastic--and dangerous--change is in the air. India is now for Hindus Pakistan for Muslims. The sisters find themselves separated from one another each on different paths. They fear for what will happen to not just themselves but each other.</p><p>Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni outdoes herself with this deeply moving story of sisterhood and friendship painting an account of India's independence simultaneously exhilarating and devastating that will make any reader--new or old--a devoted fan.</p>