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The Mother I Never Knew: Two Novellas

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The Mother I Never Knew: Two Novellas
The Mother I Never Knew: Two Novellas

Exploring identity through family secrets and quests.

If you ever pondered the hidden threads that connect families or questioned the deeper meaning of kinship, Sudha Murty's "The Mother I Never Knew" could be a profound journey for you. These novellas deftly uncover the poignant complexities of family dynamics, the secrets that shape us, and the profound quest for understanding one's true origins. It's a reflective dive into the essence of belonging and the sometimes painful pursuit of self-discovery.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780143422259
Authors: Sudha Murty
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary, Drama
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Feminism, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 3247 readers)

Description

Sudha Murty’s book comprises two novellas that explore two quests by two different men—both for mothers they never knew they had. Venkatesh, a bank manager, stumbles upon his lookalike one fine day. When he probes further, he discovers his father’s hidden past, which includes an abandoned wife and child. Venkatesh is determined to make amends to his impoverished stepmother—but how can he repay his father’s debt? Mukesh, a young man, is shocked to realize after his father’s death that he was actually adopted. He sets out to find his biological mother, but the deeper he delves, the more confused he is about where his loyalties should lie: with the mother who gave birth to him, or with the mother who brought him up. The Mother I Never Knew is a poignant, dramatic book that reaches deep into the human heart to reveal what we really feel about those closest to us.
 

Exploring identity through family secrets and quests.

If you ever pondered the hidden threads that connect families or questioned the deeper meaning of kinship, Sudha Murty's "The Mother I Never Knew" could be a profound journey for you. These novellas deftly uncover the poignant complexities of family dynamics, the secrets that shape us, and the profound quest for understanding one's true origins. It's a reflective dive into the essence of belonging and the sometimes painful pursuit of self-discovery.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.