This week, instead of sharing a five out of five novel, I’m posting a children’s story from Calgary’s Centre for Global Community’s new division — Humainologie. This charity uses art, including film to spread empathy, increase inclusion and reduce discrimination. You can find their short films on their website — humainologie.com
Category: Canadian 5 out of 5s
Anosh Irani’s — The parcel *****
This is the story of how Madhu, a hijra, survives in Mumbai’s notorious red-light district. Madhu is too old for prostitution, so begs on the street until called for a special job when the parcel arrives. Continue reading “Anosh Irani’s — The parcel *****”
Jen Sookfong Lee’s — The conjoined *****
After Jessica’s mother dies, she discovers two dead girls in her mother’s basement freezer. Jessica cannot believe her mother is responsible because of the number of children she had helped foster over the years.
I liked how this tale, Lee’s best to date, leaves you pondering. This cleverly woven tale cannot help but impress on the reader the problem with the system. This is not the only profession where the most capable people are constantly given the most challenging to deal with.
Rohinton Mistry’s — Family matters *****
Nariman, the aging patriarch of a Parsi family, is shuffled from one family household to another as his ability to care for himself deteriorates. Mistry takes us on a journey through the lives of this Bombay family that is both sad and often funny.
In his classic style, this is probably my favourite of his novels to date, though not the only one I’ve enjoyed.
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