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Eileen's avatar

Love this so much, Moni -- how deeply you connected with her book and how that connection took you even deeper into considering your own life with your Ma. I especially love how you describe the days after the book, when you sunk even deeper still into all Arundhati brought to mind. Beautifully done <3

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Rebecca Gummere's avatar

So very beautiful. And I've heard such legendary stories about The Flambeau from Eileen.

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Monimala Basu's avatar

And I have heard so much about YOU. Looking forward to a day when we might meet.

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Sally Toner's avatar

Just gorgeous, Moni! And that ending! Oof 💕

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RDPH's avatar

I loved every word, Moni. I know you’ve told me some of the details of this time in your life, but they feel more vivid as I read your words. Excited to read more of your writing!

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Kati Schardl's avatar

Beautiful, Moni. I thought of you immediately when I read the first review of Arundhati Roy's memoir, which I can't wait to read. Thank you for sharing this reminiscence.

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Kd's avatar

Beautiful essay, Moni. I really enjoyed your mother’s company. She was a sweetheart.

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PIE & CHAI/Steve Watkins's avatar

I love every word of this, Moni. How beautifully written, and poignant, and haunting, and uplifting in its way. Thanks for sharing it. Hope to see you in November!

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Monimala Basu's avatar

Thank you, Steve. Means a lot coming from you.

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Jessica Handler's avatar

Moni, your writing here is piercing & surely hard to have done.

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Monimala Basu's avatar

This book has made me think about oh, so many things. Thank you for reading.

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Lee W.'s avatar

thank you for sharing this lovely piece and your own remembrances.

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Cindy Perelman's avatar

🫶🏼

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Michael J Wombacher's avatar

Wow, I'm still learning more and more about you, even after all these years...

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