Belonging anthology
Of late there has been a spate ofwrite-ups about Goa related books, especially
those relating to colonial times.In full disclosure, our own book Insightsinto
Colonial Goa is entirely on the colonial times.
I am often reflective that much of today’s problem amongGoans both in the
native land and in the diaspora is yearning for the
train-that-left-the-station. The novels, especiallywhen nostalgic, reinforce
that feeling which can turn into an illusion anddelusion as one sees the
departed train continuing to fade into the distance. By dwelling onthese
experiences, one totally misses and fails to accept and make the best of the
current changed times; leaving us with little to do but complain.
Regards, GL On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 05:05:20 AM EST, Eugene Correia
<eugene.corr...@gmail.com> wrote:
Where can I get this anthology? Anywhere in Vasco is better for me. Or, need
to ask Dogears
Eugene
On Sun, Feb 11, 2024, 11:53 a.m. Eugene Correia <eugene.corr...@gmail.com>
wrote:
Oops, sorry that I thought "Belonging" is a title of a book. Rereading the
post, I realize it's a subject of GALF talks. I was checking the website or
news in a paper on GALF and I didn't find any "Goan" mentioned. I would again
on the website to check, but would welcome if VM or someone posts a link to the
writers/authors, etc who are taking part at GALF.
Eugene
On Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 11:45 AM Eugene Correia <eugene.corr...@gmail.com>
wrote:
The youth-ki-awaaz says the review is "self-published" and doesn't say it is
responsible for the views. That's a surprise. Yesterday, I attended the launch
of Becoming Goa and heard the author, Michele Mendonca Bambewale, gives the
background to what made her write the "home-coming" bookShe said she was born
in Pune and lived in many places, including Bombay, Dubai, Bangkok and London
before come back to her native Siolim. I just started reading the book and I
feel Michelle had 'rediscovered' herself. I feel once a Goan always a Goan and
if we are "wanderers of the world" or words to that effect, we cannot lose the
"Goanness" in us. I was told by a NIO scientist that I am not a "Goan" as I was
born in Bombay but my father was since he was born in Portuguese Goa. It made
me raise my eyebrows, coming from an educated man. These are types of people
who raised walls among Goans.I will get the full picture of Michelle's
self-diagnosis on this vexing subject.I saw another title, don't remember it
fully, but the word 'belonging" is in the tile. I have to buy the book, and
sure that it's available at one of Goa's bookstores. This sudden awareness
maybe due to the crisis in the political climate of Goa that is stil debating
the "Portuguese Goan" issue. Trying to seize back our roots, so to say, seems a
new game or a new subject that writers want to explore.it's a interesting topic
in the century when the very identity of who is a "Goan" seems uppermost in the
minds of those searching for an answer.
Eugene Correia
On Sat, Feb 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM 'Selma Carvalho' via The Goa Book Club
<goa-book-c...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Dear Patricia,
Oh gosh, much blushing but ever so grateful for your feedback. The best
feedback is the unscripted variety. Much gratitude and hope to meet you at
Dogears or GALF.
Warm wishes,Selma
On Saturday, 10 February 2024 at 08:35:43 GMT, 'Devika Sethi' via The Goa
Book Club <goa-book-c...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Amazon delivered the book yesterday, Friday Feb 9, and I devoured it the
very same day. I simply could not put it down. Absolutely brilliant Selma. Your
capacity to weave poetry and rhapsody into a narrative is truly astounding.
Congratulations and warm regards, Patricia Pereira-Sethi
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On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 05:02:52 PM GMT+5:30, 'Selma Carvalho' via The
Goa Book Club <goa-book-c...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Overall, Selma Carvalho’s ‘Notes On A Marriage’ is a masterful work that
reaffirms her place in the literary firmament. The novel’s mellow, poetic prose
captures the essence of a marriage with tenderness and wisdom.
I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoys reading literary fiction,
contemporary or otherwise. The book will also enchant readers who like
slow-burn novels that are thought-provoking while being ethereally exquisite.
https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2024/02/notes-on-a-marriage-a-chronicle-of-what-makes-and-saves-a-marriage/
All best wishes,Selma
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