{"title":"Sheila Sundar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Sheila Sundar, a talented author whose works explore the intricacies of human relationships and the environments we inhabit. Her writing delves deep into the themes of identity, belonging, and place, making her a prominent voice in the realm of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eHabitations\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her ability to blend evocative storytelling with meaningful social commentary. Set against rich backdrops, her stories navigate the complexities of modern life, leaving readers both moved and reflective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSheila Sundar's work is perfect for those who enjoy narratives that are both thought-provoking and emotionally engaging. Whether you are a long-time admirer or a new reader, you'll find her books to be an enlightening addition to your collection, offering profound insights into the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection and discover the compelling narratives crafted by Sheila Sundar, and allow yourself to be transported into her masterfully created worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"habitations-by-sheila-sundar-9781668016114","title":"Habitations","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA young academic moves from India to the United States, where she navigates first love, a green card marriage, single motherhood, and more in this “delightful novel, written with immediacy, warmth, and wry humour” (Ha Jin, National Book Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eWaiting\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVega Gopalan is adrift. Still reeling from the death of her sister years earlier, she leaves South India to attend graduate school at Columbia University. In New York, Vega straddles many different worlds, eventually moving in and out of a series of relationships that take her through the striving world of academia, the intellectual isolation of the immigrant suburbs, and, ultimately, the loneliness of single motherhood. But it is the birth of Vega’s daughter that forces the novel’s central question: What does it mean to make a home?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with dry humour and searing insight, \u003ci\u003eHabitations\u003c\/i\u003e is an “irresistible debut” (Deesha Philyaw, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Church Ladies\u003c\/i\u003e) about identity, immigration, expectation, desire, and love lost and found. But it is also a universal story of womanhood, and the ways in which women are forced to navigate multiple loyalties: to family, to community, and to themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA “sweeping, immersive, and utterly perfect” (Weike Wang, author of \u003ci\u003eChemistry\u003c\/i\u003e) meditation on the many meanings of home and on the ways love and kinship can be found, even in the most unfamiliar of places, \u003ci\u003eHabitations\u003c\/i\u003e introduces Sheila Sundar as an electrifying new voice in literary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46825784869100,"sku":"9781668016114","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24379153482781.jpg?v=1758112249"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sheila-sundar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}