Only the Eyes Are Mine
Only the Eyes Are Mine by Usha Alexander, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in February 2008, is a 306-page work of fiction that explores the complexities of family life and personal identity. Set in South India during the early 1940s, the narrative follows Sita, an illiterate girl who becomes a child bride to a boy harboring a secret that threatens his family’s honor. As she navigates the constraints of her domestic life, Sita pursues her passions, leading to profound tragedy and a crisis of spirit. Her journey takes a transformative turn when her brother invites her to America to care for his children, who are grappling with their own cultural identities.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences that span two generations and cultures, delving into themes of marriage, divorce, and the struggles faced by women. The story invites reflection on the value of life and the lessons learned through hardship. Through Sita’s eyes, the narrative examines the veils that separate individuals and the shared human experiences that connect us all. This edition offers a detailed exploration of Sita’s life, her aspirations, and the conflicts that arise from her circumstances, making it a significant addition to the genres of historical and literary fiction.
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South India. Early 1940s. Sita, an illiterate girl, is given as a child bride to a boy with a secret that threatens to bring shame upon his family. Feeling thwarted within the confines of her family life, she follows her passions down a path that ends in grave tragedy and a complete unraveling of her spirit. But when her brother invites her to America to care for his motherless children, fraught with their own conflicts of identity and culture, Sita hopes for a new chance at life. Years later, approaching death in old age, she asks herself, ‘What has my life been worth? What lessons can be drawn from it?’Spanning two generations and two cultures, this deeply affecting story, rich in character and incident, peers through those veils that separate one from another and blind us to each other’s human plight.
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