This book is called Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan. I had really enjoyed this book because I was able to really relate to it. The author bases the book off of the Indian culture. Since I am indian, I was able to really understand some of the terms the author uses.I will provide just a brief summary of the book. Like many girls her age in India, thirteen-year-old Koly is getting married. When she discovers that the husband her parents have chosen for her is a sickly boy with wicked parents, Koly wishes she could flee. According to tradition, though, she has no choice. On her wedding day, Koly's fate is sealed. In the wake of her marriage, however, Koly's life takes an unexpected turn, and she finds herself alone in a strange city of white-sari-clad widows. Her only choice seems to be to shed her name and her future and join the hopeless hordes who chant for food. Even then, cast out into a current of time-worn tradition, this rare young woman sets out to forge her won exceptional future. And a life, like a beautiful tapestry, comes together for Koly--one stitch at a time.
Some people might find this book to be very disturbing because of certain actions that take place in the book. But, we as a society have to accept that these things do happen and we will have to live with it the rest of our lives.
The author's writing style was also very authentic and I would give this book a rating of 4 of 5 stars. I hope that you guys add this book to your list of future reads.
