Comments on: Hindi-Bindi Guestbook

By: Nicole Williams

Nicole Williams — Tue, 31 May 2011 00:51:41 +0000

Hi Monica, I just read your book and I miss home…I moved to Australia for love and could not get a better hubby! But reading your book makes me yearn for Mumbai street food. I hope my daughter will appreciate her heritage!

By: ritu

ritu — Mon, 16 May 2011 03:58:34 +0000

I couldn’t wait to finish your book – it was well written and kept me interested on what was next – great book!

By: Srini

Srini — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:02:33 +0000

Hi Monica,
For a change here is a guy posting a comment on your guestbook! I worked in US for couple of years some time back. And since I also read a wide variety of books and magazines, I could fully relate to ur narrative of the experiences of the Desi crowd in North America. U have captured the nuances of the difference in psyche between the first and 2nd generation of emigrants very well. Excellent portrayal of the characters! Very realistic indeed. Look forward to reading more of ur books.

By: REENA

REENA — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:40:32 +0000

Hi Monica

Just read the book on my kindle and loved it-. I was born and brought up in India and now am in Canada . The book is well written and I can’t wait to try your recipes. Would love to see a bollywood movie based on your book- and of course more books.

Reena

By: reena

reena — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:52:18 +0000

Hi Monica

Just read you book . I have it on my Kindle and I know I will read it again. I am dying to try out all the recipes.Would love to see a Hindi movie based on the book – Is there any on the pipeline?
I have been outside India for 10 years and like all Indians worry about our kids losing our culture and values. Loved your book– waiting for more
reena

By: Nyla

Nyla — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:41:50 +0000

Hi Monica, I’ve just finished reading the Hindi-Bindi Club, and immediately felt compelled to log onto your website and leave this message. I see from the long list of compliments on this page, that you’ve struck a chord with a lot of people with this novel. Personally I found it endearing, confirming, and celebratory. I am a 24-year-old first generation Brit, and my parents emigrated from Lahore 30 years ago. I have seen myself and my parents in so many of these characters, and I love the philosophical and inspiring pursuits of each character. Thank you for writing something that has made us all laugh, cry and rediscover some of the best things about recipes from our heritage! Looking forward to the next book.

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:13:46 +0000

Monica–Your book reflects much wisdom and insight. One sentence I especially liked was “Just because people don’t love you the way you want, doesn’t mean they don’t love you the best they can.” I cited that sentence on Facebook (with attribution, of course) and got the most comments I’ve ever had. It seemed to help people accept their less-than-perfect relationships. I also connected with your book as a 1st generation American. I emigrated to the U.S. with my parents from Hong Kong in the late 1960’s when I was seven. I experienced similar struggles as Kiran growing up in the U.S. with my parents attempting to ensure that I retained my Chinese heritage. My upbringing has certainly affected how I’ve chosen to raise my 3 children ranging in age from 9 to 19. On a different note, you’ve inspired me to take action and schedule in time around my ‘day job’ so that I can follow my dream to write a novel. I’m glad I bought your book so I don’t have to give it back to a library. Looking forward to your next book!

By: Michela

Michela — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:46:04 +0000

I really liked your book!
Michela from Italy

By: Katia

Katia — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:50:29 +0000

Dear Monica,

I finished yesterday to read your beautiful book, and now I miss everybody so much! Kiran, Preity, Rani, Meenal…they were a sort of friends for me during my train trips to work! Thanks for the book and for the quotations at the beginning of each chapter.

Love,
Katia from Italy

By: Faridah

Faridah — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:12:35 +0000

Hi Monica,
I am a 17 year old girl who just read your book and I loved it. I am a books-reader (I read a lot of books). Most of the books I’ve read I liked, a lot, but your book just spoke to me, it moved me in such a way, and I loved it. I am not Indian, or American, nut from a small country in Africa. Still, I recognize myself in the characters, because I move around a lot, and I see and live different cultures, without knowing so well my own. I got your book from my school’s library and I don’t want to give it back. Thank you a lot for this wonderful book that is, in French, “un chef-d’oeuvre.”