If I am going to take the time to read a novel, I want its
characters to be authentic and the story line compelling and relevant to the
issues of our day. I want to be entertained and surprised.
I struck gold when I purchased Vijaya Bodach’s most recent
tale, Bound.
I was immediately drawn to Rebecca, abandoned at birth,
adopted by the Joshi family and later severely burned and disfigured, her older
and mentally challenged sister, Joy, their grieving father, and the life
challenges each faced following the death of their much beloved mother and
spouse.
Joy’s out-of-wedlock pregnancy causes immense embarrassment to
her father, threatens Rebecca’s long-cherished dream to become a doctor, and pits
each family member against the other. All three become obstinate and unwilling
to find an appropriate path forward. But, of course, they must and you will be
flipping the pages feverishly to see what they do.
The author helps us explore the most significant battle of
our time – upholding the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death.
We are privileged to witness this struggle through the eyes and culture of an immigrant
family from India.
I thank Vijaya Bodach for gifting us with this treasure. You will too.
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