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The Hearth
The four decades that made her a successful entrepreneur overnight.
Shanti, escapes the shackles of marriage in the early 1980’s. From being a child bride, to a single mother, to an entrepreneur, the journey was long a strenuous. Trying to escape harassment from her husband, she abandons him. A woman determined to defy the societal norms, armed only with her strong will-power.
Is it possible to raise three children independently in the India of 1980’s?
A unique mix of fiction and fact; the hearth captures the struggles of a young girl who wanted to follow her dreams but ends up being a child bride.
Shanti, escapes the shackles of marriage in the early 1980’s. From being a child bride, to a single mother, to an entrepreneur, the journey was long a strenuous. Trying to escape harassment from her husband, she abandons him. A woman determined to defy the societal norms, armed only with her strong will-power.
Is it possible to raise three children independently in the India of 1980’s?
A unique mix of fiction and fact; the hearth captures the struggles of a young girl who wanted to follow her dreams but ends up being a child bride.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 17, 2018
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Snehlata Mathur
3 books1 followerSnehlata Mathur is the author of The Hearth. This is her debut novel and is set to release on 17th March 2018. She is currently working on a romantic fiction for young adults. The books that she plans to write in future revolve around contemporary India.
She lives in Mumbai and works as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a MNC.
She lives in Mumbai and works as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a MNC.
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May 6, 2018
I adored this novella, taking it in slowly, trying to make the story last, and ended up engrossed in Shanti’s life. Keeping in mind, the author has ties to Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and I am in America, I’ve set aside any differences in the use of English language to simply fall in love with this story.
One could be upset at social injustices. Yet, living life as Shanti lived it, I came to understand the ingrained acceptance and desire in these women to make a life out of what is commonplace. Yet, Shanti, wrestles with her emotions, waning back and forth until she finally comes to realize what is truly important to her. In this book, the Diary, found in the Epilogue brought my feelings full circle as I came to understand the love shared btwn her and her children; perfectly complimenting my journey through her life.
I give this debut author a high rating for emotions, character enrichment, and its powerful message.
One could be upset at social injustices. Yet, living life as Shanti lived it, I came to understand the ingrained acceptance and desire in these women to make a life out of what is commonplace. Yet, Shanti, wrestles with her emotions, waning back and forth until she finally comes to realize what is truly important to her. In this book, the Diary, found in the Epilogue brought my feelings full circle as I came to understand the love shared btwn her and her children; perfectly complimenting my journey through her life.
I give this debut author a high rating for emotions, character enrichment, and its powerful message.
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