This one moved me deeply. It’s the story of a Tanzanian-born, Indian heritage, Hindu, late middle-aged woman, Bhanu, coming to terms with how constricting her life has become and how each part of her identity both constricts and frees her. The story moves through her memories of growing up in Tanzania, to her adoptive family’s move to the UK and her marriage and her own family She’s a fierce protagonist, and draws other powerful characters to her; her adoptive grandmother, and various friends she makes […]
Our worlds can become so small if we don’t feel them shrinking
Unravelling by Preethi Nair
