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Tiffins & Chanawallahs (eBook, ePUB) - Prettejohn, Oonagh
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Oonagh's story takes us on a vivid journey through her post-colonial childhood in India, full of color, vitality, and unforgettable memories. However, as she leaves her birth country in 1962 to move to England with her family, Oonagh's cherished childhood recollections take on a surreal quality. Determined to rediscover her roots and emotional identity, she embarks on a poignant quest.From the roots of her maternal family, where 'Staying On' was in her grandmother's blood, to the adrenaline-fueled excitement of gleaming gun barrels counted and stacked in pillars by the light of hurricane…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Oonagh's story takes us on a vivid journey through her post-colonial childhood in India, full of color, vitality, and unforgettable memories. However, as she leaves her birth country in 1962 to move to England with her family, Oonagh's cherished childhood recollections take on a surreal quality. Determined to rediscover her roots and emotional identity, she embarks on a poignant quest.From the roots of her maternal family, where 'Staying On' was in her grandmother's blood, to the adrenaline-fueled excitement of gleaming gun barrels counted and stacked in pillars by the light of hurricane lamps, Oonagh's journey uncovers both the beauty and harsh realities of her homeland.Through her Ayah Ruth's captivating stories, she experiences the intoxicating fragrance of jasmine on the day of Rinqu's marriage, and the deep bonds of love and loyalty that define family life in India. With rich detail and compelling prose, Oonagh's tale takes readers on a breathtaking journey of self-discovery and a celebration of the cultural richness of India.

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Autorenporträt
Oonagh Prettejohn was born in India in 1948, the year after Independence, and spent the first 13 years of a magical childhood there. She has lived in the UK and Hong Kong and is presently living in Tropical North Australia with her husband, Rob. They have been involved in eco lodges for nearly 40 years. Essentially, a short story writer of fiction and non-fiction, she has been published in anthologies and online. Oonagh has travelled extensively. In all the places she has lived and visited, it is the people who have fascinated and stayed with her most.