![]() All one had to do was use a few buzzwords: God. “Human beings could apparently be turned into killers as effortlessly as turning a key. Specifically, the meaning of honor and how we define our values-and how values can be manipulated to provoke horrific behavior and injustices. While it focuses on the lives of two women, it taps into universal themes that impact us all. This beautifully written and heart wrenching book is a call for justice in all forms. We’ve launched a space for passionate readers like you to dive deeper and connect with each other while exploring women’s power. We hope you’ll join the discussion online! Don’t forget to join the #WFWIBookClub Facebook Group… ![]() Honor chronicles the lives of two women from different circumstances: Smita Agarwal, an Indian American journalist, and Mena, a young Hindu woman in rural India who survives a brutal attack by her family for falling in love with a Muslim man.Īs the novel unfolds their lives intersect and both women navigate familial and societal pressures, love, and patriarchy-though these universal themes manifest in different and thought-provoking ways for each woman. This novel will push you out of your comfort zone and force you to confront the intertwined constructs of religion, power, nationality, caste, and gender roles. ![]()
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