The shape of family : a novel
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New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020].
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First U.S. edition.
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xvi, 329 pages ; 24 cm
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Sierra View Library - Adult Fiction
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Published
New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020].
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Book
Edition
First U.S. edition.
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English

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"The Shape of Family is a novel about race and culture, parents and siblings, marriage and love, but most of all, it's about finding hope after darkness. Shilpi Somaya Gowda is a compassionate and wise storyteller who keeps us riveted from beginning to end." -- Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Translation The Olander family embodies the modern American Dream in a globalized world. Jaya, the cultured daughter of an Indian diplomat and Keith, an ambitious banker from middle-class Philadelphia, meet in a London pub in 1988 and make a life together in suburban California. Their strong marriage is built on shared beliefs and love for their two children: headstrong teenager Karina and young son Prem, the light of their home. But love and prosperity cannot protect them from sudden, unspeakable tragedy, and the family's foundation cracks as each member struggles to seek a way forward. Jaya finds solace in spirituality. Keith wagers on his high-powered career. Karina focuses relentlessly on her future and independence. And Prem watches helplessly as his once close-knit family drifts apart. When Karina heads off to college for a fresh start, her search for identity and belonging leads her down a dark path, forcing her and her family to reckon with the past, the secrets they've held and the weight of their choices. The Shape of Family is an intimate portrayal of four individuals as they grapple with what it means to be a family and how to move from a painful past into a hopeful future. It is a profoundly moving exploration of the ways we all seek belonging-in our families, our communities and ultimately, within ourselves.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Gowda, S. S. (2020). The shape of family: a novel (First U.S. edition.). William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gowda, Shilpi Somaya. 2020. The Shape of Family: A Novel. William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gowda, Shilpi Somaya. The Shape of Family: A Novel William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2020.

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Gowda, Shilpi Somaya. The Shape of Family: A Novel First U.S. edition., William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2020.

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