She was angry too, angry inside; about this unknown person who was being suddenly forced into her perfect life. That she would have to give up her room-her bed!-and share Thamma with this-this . . .'
Mishti's life changes when her grandmother's cousin Munni, who has cerebral palsy, comes to live with them. Her only thought is to make her leave, somehow.
But as time goes by, Munni shows strange endearing habits and when matters come to a crisis, Mishti is no longer sure that Munni is really the monster she thought she was.
A funny moving story about a ten-year-old dealing with strange and difficult changes and disability, and above all, about love.
The way cerebral palsy is weaved in this story is commendable. Everyone who reads it will be more empathetic towards people who are suffering from it. I was taken back some 25-30 yrs ago where I met people with same challenges . After reading this I could actually understand the challenges of the family much more. A must read for everyone.
-- Vranda Rathi
Unbelievable that this is a debut book by the author. The bond between Nini and her Minima has been portrayed so well. The book drives home the message beautifully that there is no age limit for learning and grandparents, for that matter everyone, have a life of their own.
-- Roopa Baliga
...Discussing disability is no mean feat. It requires a ton of research and accuracy. Not only has Madhurima achieved this, she has also made it palatable for readers, both young and old! Tanvi Bhat’s illustrations sprinkled throughout the book make the experience better!..
-- Nachiket