Karma

On October 31, 1984, Indira Gandhi is gunned down by two Sikh bodyguards. The murder sparks riots in New Delhi and for three days Sikh men are targeted and killed in retribution for the prime minister’s death. It is into this chaos that fifteenyear- old Maya and her Sikh father, Amar, arrive from their home in Canada. India’s political instability is the backdrop and catalyst for Maya’s awakening to the world. Karma is the story of how she straddles two cultures, endures personal loss, and ultimately learns forgiveness, acceptance, and love.

Ostlere, Cathy

Literature & Fiction

Razorbill Canada

Children's Books

Puffin

In September of 1995, Cathy Ostlere visited her family in Calgary to celebrate her younger brother David’s birthday. It had been a family tradition that no matter where globe-trotting David might be, he would call on his birthday to reconnect and reminisce. But Cathy knows something she hasn’t admitted David had begged her not to tell their fretting parents about his latest adventure, sailing 1,200 miles from Ireland to the island of Madeira. The trip should have taken two weeks, but two months have passed with no word. Cathy decides to break her silence. Thus begins Lost, a remarkable journey in search of closure and emotional redemption. Looking for answers Cathy finds instead only new and sometimes more troubling questions questions that will come to have profound repercussions in her own life. How do we know our true passions? In a life defined by obligations, what are the risks? And what are the consequences for following our passion?

Lost: A Memoir

Biographies & Memoirs

Memoirs

Key Porter Books

It is 1984, and fifteen-year-old Maya is on her way to India with her father. She carries with her the ashes of her mother, who has recently committed suicide, and arrives in Delhi on the eve of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination - one of the bloodiest riots in the country's history. Then Maya is separated from her father and must rely upon the help of a mysterious, kindhearted boy, Sandeep, to safely reunite them. But as her love for Sandeep begins to blossom, Maya will have to face the truth about her painful adolescence . . . if she's ever to imagine her future. In this gorgeous, haunting portrait of love, loss, and growing up, Cathy Ostlere - in masterful strokes of verse - has created a simply unforgettable read.

Razorbill

It is 1984, and fifteen-year-old Maya is on her way to India with her father. She carries with her the ashes of her mother, who recently committed suicide, and arrives in Delhi on the eve of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination. Maya is separated from her father and must rely upon the mysterious, kindhearted Sandeep to safely reunite them. As her love for Sandeep begins to blossom, Maya must face the truth about her painful adolescence...if she's ever to imagine her future.

Karma: First Edition

Penguin Young Readers Group

Late September, 1995. Cathy and her family are waiting for her youngest brother to call them on his birthday. For years it has been a family tradition that no matter where in the world David might beÑfrom Australia to China to EnglandÑhe will call on his birthday. The day passes and by evening there has been no call. Could he have forgotten?A month before, David and his girlfriend Sarah set sail from Ireland in their boat Mugwump, headed for the tropical island of Madeira. What should have been a two-week journey becomes a mystery as days and months pass with no sign of the missing boat. Unable to wait helplessly at home, Cathy travels to Madeira determined to uncover information, or better yet, find her missing brother. Instead of finding answers, the beautiful and sensual island of Madeira stirs CathyÕs longings and she begins to examine the choices she has made in her own life. How can she care for her three young children and a husband recovering from cancer, when she no longer sleeps, and is up every night wondering what happened to Mugwump?LostÑA Memoir is an inspiring true story that demonstrates what it means to live a life filled with love, loss, compassion and boundless dreams.

Lost: A Memoir (Scirocco Drama)

Garnhum, Dennis

Dramas & Plays

Scirocco Drama

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Karma

Karma

Lost: A Memoir

Karma

Karma: First Edition

Lost: A Memoir (Scirocco Drama)