Description: Butterfly in the Wind by Lakshmi Persaud Set in the 1940s, this book tells the story of a young girl growing up in Trinidad. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From early in her life, Kamla is surprised by a contrary inner voice which frequently gainsays the wisdom of her elders and betters. But Kamla is growing up in a traditional Hindu community and attending schools in colonial Trinidad where rote learning is still the order of the day. She learns that this voice creates nothing but trouble and silences it. In this book the voice is freed. Set in the 1940s, Butterfly in the Wind was enthusiastically received when it first appeared in 1990. Its portrayal of a passage from childhood to young womanhood was praised by The Sunday Times as a sweet-natured book which is above all a tremendous celebration of life. The Observer praised it for the empathy with which Lakshmi Persaud writes of the natural world...and Hindu customs. This book has an enduring appeal. Author Biography Lakshmi Persaud is the author of "Butterfly in the Wind, For the Love of My Name, "and "Raise the Lanterns High." Review "This unassuming and sweet-natured book is a tremendous celebration of life written with a sensuous attention to the physical world. The Sunday Times" Review Quote "This unassuming and sweet-natured book is a tremendous celebration of life written with a sensuous attention to the physical world." -The Sunday Times Details ISBN094883336X Author Lakshmi Persaud Short Title BUTTERFLY IN THE WIND Language English ISBN-10 094883336X ISBN-13 9780948833366 Media Book Format Paperback DOI 10.1604/9780948833366 Imprint Peepal Tree Press Ltd Place of Publication Yorkshire Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 1996-03-06 NZ Release Date 1996-03-06 UK Release Date 1990-05-01 Pages 208 Publisher Peepal Tree Press Ltd Year 1990 Publication Date 1990-05-01 DEWEY 813 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2726263;
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