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In The Shadow Of The Banyan

2012-09-13 Fiction
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Release : 2012-09-13
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Book Synopsis In The Shadow Of The Banyan by : Vaddey Ratner

Download or read book In The Shadow Of The Banyan written by Vaddey Ratner. This book was released on 2012-09-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning, powerful debut novel set against the backdrop of the Cambodian War, perfect for fans of Chris Cleave and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie For seven-year-old Raami, the shattering end of childhood begins with the footsteps of her father returning home in the early dawn hours bringing details of the civil war that has overwhelmed the streets of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Soon the family's world of carefully guarded royal privilege is swept up in the chaos of revolution and forced exodus. Over the next four years, as she endures the deaths of family members, starvation, and brutal forced labour, Raami clings to the only remaining vestige of childhood - the mythical legends and poems told to her by her father. In a climate of systematic violence where memory is sickness and justification for execution, Raami fights for her improbable survival. Displaying the author's extraordinary gift for language, In the Shadow of the Banyanis testament to the transcendent power of narrative and a brilliantly wrought tale of human resilience. 'In the Shadow of the Banyanis one of the most extraordinary and beautiful acts of storytelling I have ever encountered' Chris Cleave, author of The Other Hand 'Ratner is a fearless writer, and the novel explores important themes such as power, the relationship between love and guilt, and class. Most remarkably, it depicts the lives of characters forced to live in extreme circumstances, and investigates how that changes them. To read In the Shadow of the Banyan is to be left with a profound sense of being witness to a tragedy of history' Guardian 'This is an extraordinary debut … as beautiful as it is heartbreaking' Mail on Sunday

Under the Shade of the Banyan Tree

2019-08-31
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Book Synopsis Under the Shade of the Banyan Tree by : Simi K. Rao

Download or read book Under the Shade of the Banyan Tree written by Simi K. Rao. This book was released on 2019-08-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poems are fragments of life. In this contemporary poetry collection for women by Simi K. Rao, there are blissful moments; cries for help; declarations of defiance and philosophical observations. These inspirational poems are fragments of life elucidating the different phases of the human condition and will have an impact on women of all ages.

Under the Banyan Tree

2010-11-10 Short stories, Indian
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Release : 2010-11-10
Genre : Short stories, Indian
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Book Synopsis Under the Banyan Tree by : Raghbir Dhillon

Download or read book Under the Banyan Tree written by Raghbir Dhillon. This book was released on 2010-11-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories of Raghbir Dhillon delight, entertain, and educate as they offer a glimpse into Indian culture, its sects, gods, and social rules and practices, but beyond this cultural veneer universal human qualities shine through and elevate these narratives beyond the simple elements of fiction.

Under the Shade of the Banyan Tree

2017-06-11
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Book Synopsis Under the Shade of the Banyan Tree by : Angela Pisaturo

Download or read book Under the Shade of the Banyan Tree written by Angela Pisaturo. This book was released on 2017-06-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julia DeLuca had it all; a six figure job, a boyfriend who was on his way to the top in the business world. But she felt empty inside. She knew there had to be more to life than glitter and riches, but what? In a twist of fate, she leaves it all behind to join the mission fields of India. There she learns what true love is and what really matters in life. A poignant story of forgiveness, finding purpose and love, set against the backdrop of India.

George Yeo On Bonsai, Banyan And The Tao

2015-05-18 Political Science
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Release : 2015-05-18
Genre : Political Science
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Book Synopsis George Yeo On Bonsai, Banyan And The Tao by : Asad-ul Iqbal Latif

Download or read book George Yeo On Bonsai, Banyan And The Tao written by Asad-ul Iqbal Latif. This book was released on 2015-05-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since his undergraduate days in Cambridge, George Yeo has spoken and written much in and out of government. Many remember the things which he said or wrote years ago. This book is a compilation of some of his best speeches and writings which were selected by Asad Latif and Lee Huay Leng in consultation with him.The book has a rather unusual title because there are many aspects to George Yeo which makes him difficult to classify. As a student leader, he was radical but conciliatory. In the Singapore Armed Forces, he was atypical, moving from the Army to the Air Force before becoming Director of Joint Operations and Planning. In politics, he is fondly remembered by artists, journalists, doctors, businessmen and foreign diplomats, and by his colleagues and constituents. His own staff said he had a curious mind. They complained that he rarely used the drafts which they had prepared for him.George Yeo describes himself as a Taoist even though he is a Roman Catholic and is now on the Papal staff. Buddhists are surprised he championed the revival of Nalanda University as an international project. He remains close to Singaporeans of different races and religions even though he has a deep sense of his own ancestral roots and religion. In politics, he has been described both as a liberal and a conservative. In his Parliamentary maiden speech, he spoke of the importance of democracy but has repeated many times that democracy is only a means and not an end in itself. He has a deep interest in history which partly explains his seeing the re-emergence of China and India earlier than most others.The bonsai and the banyan are metaphors he uses for Singapore. Singapore is a city-state and must never have an inflated view of itself. The bonsai describes Singapore modestly, but he adds that the bonsai can be intensely interesting and valuable. The banyan provides shade and we are grateful for it, but too much makes us weak. As for the Tao, that perhaps is what gives unity to his many interests.

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