“On a sticky August evening two weeks before her due date, Ashima Ganguli stands in the of a Central Square apartment, combining Rice Krispies and Planters peanuts and chopped red onion in a bowl. She adds salt, lemon juice, thin slices of green chili pepper, wishing there was mustard oil to add to the mix. ”  “Like a kiss or a caress in a Hindi […]

Chapter 1 – Quotes “A squat grey building of only thirty-four stories” pg.1 This is the opening line of the novel and it paints a picture of what the city is like. It is grey meaning there is no life and individuality, it is quite dull and that the building being “only” thirty-four stories high indicates that it is a smaller building compared to those […]

Nomi’s mother is never really developed within ‘A Complicated Kindness’ but is evidenced through Nomi’s reflections on her past life, a life that took her mother and sister from her. Nomi’s mother was excommunicated from the community in which she and her family lived. Quote 1 provides insight into how the plot will unfold by way of short sharp snippets of what, why, where and […]

citaty “People use idioms to make their language richer and more colorful and to convey subtle shades of meaning or intention. Idioms are used often to replace a literal word or expression, and many times the idiom better describes the full nuance of meaning. Idioms and idiomatic expressions can be more precise than the literal words, often using fewer words but saying more. For example, […]

A Border Passage-Quotes and Reflections “And I found myself angry also at her sister, my mother and aunts, their eyes swollen and red, receiving condolences in the rooms for women. Why are you crying now? I thought. What’s the point of that? Why did you do nothing to help her all this time, why didn’t you get her out of that marriage? I thought it […]

Our are the ones whose characters’ experiences resonate with our own. Veep and House of Cards give us a behind-the-scenes, humanizing view of those in power. Silicon Valley parodies the tech zeitgeist in a hilarious and relatable way. Game of Thrones taps into our primal instincts and love for timeless narratives. These shows, and the dozens of others that have been this year, offer wisdom […]

Though Bob Dylan — who won a — hasn’t always been pro business, he has always been a supporter of risk, independence and new ideas. A proponent of following that inner-voice, that passion — essentially, what it means to be an entrepreneur —  the musician is a pioneer, game-changer and the ultimate entrepreneur in his own right. For some, he and his words have been an […]

, the hilarious star of classics such as Blazing Saddles, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Young Frankenstein, died today at the age of 83. The cause of death was complications from , family members say. , who directed Wilder in some of his most memorable roles, tweeted this sweet remembrance: Gene Wilder-One of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every […]

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us. ” Helen Keller Body: As we have known, most people are too attached to the past, to what they are familiar with. Therefore, they will miss opportunities that stand right in front of them. […]

Arnold Palmer, known as “The King” of golf, died yesterday at the age of 87. He ended his professional career with 92 championship wins and a delicious beverage to his name, but he remained a fixture in the world of golf as a course designer and owner, as well as a sponsor of major tournaments. He’s remembered for his philanthropy, his business savvy as the […]