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Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken
by Monica Bhide
Paperback : 340 pages
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Introduction
Raised by Buddhist monks in Delhi after his mother's untimely and tragic death, Eshaan sets out on the challenging quest to feed and nourish the hungry so they do not suffer her same fate. His attempts to achieve this monumental goal are constantly thwarted. And when his former girlfriend returns from Europe with a handsome fiancé in tow, his life becomes even more complicated. A sliver of hope appears in the form of a local TV cooking competition. Winning would offer the solution to all his problems: money for his mission and the chance to impress the girl he loves. But to win this competition, Eshaan first must face a secret that has the potential to destroy his life and his dreams.
Excerpt
PROLOGUENew Delhi, India
Present day
The stakes have never been higher.
The young man sees his name glittering as it flashes on the enormous digital screen outside the television studio. He instinctively moves his hand to his chest to calm his pounding heart. His entire life, he has felt unworthy, incapable, and yet, here he is today. ... view entire excerpt...
Discussion Questions
1. What do you think Eshaan’s biggest strength is? What is his weakness?2. Throughout the first half of the book, Eshaan is waiting for the mountain to come to him. He waits for donations, does a few catering gigs but then plays Robin Hood and loses the money. What is going on here? Why do you think he is not more active?
3. Eshaan thinks he needs to solve world hunger. What do you think his real motivation is? What is his heart telling him that he isn’t hearing?
4. Did you like Kitt? Is she shallow? Or is she really affected by her mother’s actions?
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