Tara An Ordinary Girl (English Version)

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 232

• ISBN: 9789362103079

• Publisher: Prakhar Goonj Publications

• Author: Vien Singh

About the Book:

• Overview:
  Tara An Ordinary Girl takes readers into the life of a young girl named Tara, whose life is shaped by love, loss, and change. Set against the backdrop of rural Punjab, the novel explores the emotional journey of a child who is trying to navigate through personal tragedy and societal norms. The book presents a delicate portrait of Tara's inner world, capturing the feelings of warmth, love, and the longing for a mother figure.

• Key Themes:

  • Loss and Longing: Tara’s struggle with the loss of her mother to the plague at a young age and her yearning for maternal love.

  • Childhood and Care: The story depicts Tara’s bond with Bhua, the woman hired to care for her, and the nurturing she receives, despite the absence of her biological mother.

  • Social Expectations: The book touches on the traditional practices of marriage and parenthood in rural India, especially the early marriages of girls and the societal expectations placed on families.

• Target Audience:

  • General readers interested in emotional, historical fiction.

  • Fans of family-centered stories with a strong focus on societal issues, childhood experiences, and human relationships.

• Purpose: The book aims to explore how societal norms and personal tragedy intersect to shape an individual’s emotional development. Tara's story is one of resilience, hope, and the search for love and belonging.