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Susan Chacko Susan Chacko from Bethesda wrote on July 29, 2022 at 9:10 pm
Hi Shauna, I just watched the Netflix movie A Call to Spy, about Noor and her fellow female spies. I thought it was a bit simplistic with lots of meaningful looks etc, but afterwards I was reminding myself about Noor by looking up Wikipedia. And The Tiger Claw is not listed in her Wikipedia entry! This should be corrected. Susan
Hi Shauna, I just watched the Netflix movie A Call to Spy, about Noor and her fellow female spies. I thought it was a bit simplistic with lots of meaningful looks etc, but afterwards I was reminding myself about Noor by looking up Wikipedia. And The Tiger Claw is not listed in her Wikipedia entry! This should be corrected. Susan
Kiran Kiran from Jamshedpur wrote on August 26, 2021 at 11:14 am
Dear Shauna Mam, I have just heard you speaking live in one of the webinar organised by our college and I wanted to connect to you since a very long time. Sometimes things leave a marking impression on others and so was your words and your smile. I also know that your writing keeps you busy but I will be glad if my message reaches you. Hoping you would reply back. Thankyou.
Dear Shauna Mam, I have just heard you speaking live in one of the webinar organised by our college and I wanted to connect to you since a very long time. Sometimes things leave a marking impression on others and so was your words and your smile. I also know that your writing keeps you busy but I will be glad if my message reaches you. Hoping you would reply back. Thankyou.
Karen Busby Karen Busby from Winnipeg wrote on January 16, 2021 at 5:14 pm
Hello, My 2021 years resolution is to send at least two notes of gratitude to people who made some kind of difference in my life. Most of the people to whom I’m sending notes are people I know. A few are strangers, including Shauna. I am writing to say that one of my favourite books of all time is “What the Body Remembers”. It opened my eyes to the India-Pakistan partition, to Sikhism, and to new forms of inequality experienced by women. I am a member of two book clubs and both clubs have read the book. While not everyone loved the book is much as I do, it nonetheless inspired two hours of passion discussion in both groups. So I’m writing with a simple message of thanks for writing this book. Karen Busby
Hello, My 2021 years resolution is to send at least two notes of gratitude to people who made some kind of difference in my life. Most of the people to whom I’m sending notes are people I know. A few are strangers, including Shauna. I am writing to say that one of my favourite books of all time is “What the Body Remembers”. It opened my eyes to the India-Pakistan partition, to Sikhism, and to new forms of inequality experienced by women. I am a member of two book clubs and both clubs have read the book. While not everyone loved the book is much as I do, it nonetheless inspired two hours of passion discussion in both groups. So I’m writing with a simple message of thanks for writing this book. Karen Busby
Karen Sullivan Karen Sullivan from Saukville wrote on November 30, 2020 at 12:24 am
Hi Shauna. Not sure if you remember me from the Cancer Center. I was thinking of you and David. My husband now has CMML a type of MDS. Makes me think of all the patients I took care of with MDS. If you ever care to chat feel free to email me. Looks like your writing is keeping you busy. My son is trying to write a book too! Best wishes during this holiday season! Karen
Hi Shauna. Not sure if you remember me from the Cancer Center. I was thinking of you and David. My husband now has CMML a type of MDS. Makes me think of all the patients I took care of with MDS. If you ever care to chat feel free to email me. Looks like your writing is keeping you busy. My son is trying to write a book too! Best wishes during this holiday season! Karen
Victoria Ryan Victoria Ryan from Goolwa Beach wrote on July 18, 2020 at 7:26 am
What the body remembers is a book that stays with you, always. My father and his family lived through those times, and it was so wonderful to read an account of it through the book's characters eyes. My grandmother and her mother and sisters where there in the Punjab in that period, and I loved your book for the depiction of that time.
What the body remembers is a book that stays with you, always. My father and his family lived through those times, and it was so wonderful to read an account of it through the book's characters eyes. My grandmother and her mother and sisters where there in the Punjab in that period, and I loved your book for the depiction of that time.
Jim Courter Jim Courter from Macomb wrote on July 10, 2019 at 9:01 pm
Dear Ms. Baldwin: Your recent contribution to Milwaukee Noir (Akashic Books) makes me hope that you might appreciate my Milwaukee private eye mystery novel, Rhymes With Fool. Part of the action takes place on the Marquette campus.\ It's available from Amazon and B&N. Best wishes on your writing. Sincerely, Jim Courter
Dear Ms. Baldwin: Your recent contribution to Milwaukee Noir (Akashic Books) makes me hope that you might appreciate my Milwaukee private eye mystery novel, Rhymes With Fool. Part of the action takes place on the Marquette campus.\ It's available from Amazon and B&N. Best wishes on your writing. Sincerely, Jim Courter
Prasenjit Chattopadhyay Prasenjit Chattopadhyay from Kolkata, India wrote on May 13, 2019 at 5:25 am
Dear Shauna, I have completed my Doctoral Degree (Ph D) on Literary Theory and Criticism. Now I want to focus on your phenomenal works in order to pursue a Post Doctoral. Kindly let me know how to contact you, over mail, preferably. Regards.
Dear Shauna, I have completed my Doctoral Degree (Ph D) on Literary Theory and Criticism. Now I want to focus on your phenomenal works in order to pursue a Post Doctoral. Kindly let me know how to contact you, over mail, preferably. Regards.
Ketan Ketan from Oxford wrote on April 13, 2019 at 4:38 pm
Dear Shauna, Read your awesome book! Please check if your book has been copied to make the movie Kalank. If so, you should get your due. Thanks Ketan
Dear Shauna, Read your awesome book! Please check if your book has been copied to make the movie Kalank. If so, you should get your due. Thanks Ketan
Sandra Whitehead Sandra Whitehead from Brookfield wrote on February 10, 2019 at 5:51 am
Dear Shauna, It was a pleasure to meet you Friday. Hope to stay in touch. All the best, Sandra
Dear Shauna, It was a pleasure to meet you Friday. Hope to stay in touch. All the best, Sandra
Meenakshi Puri Meenakshi Puri from Siddhpur Dharamsala wrote on July 9, 2018 at 11:25 am
would love to see what the body remembers as a film.
would love to see what the body remembers as a film.
Indira Chakraborty Bhattacharya Indira Chakraborty Bhattacharya from Kolkata wrote on July 7, 2018 at 3:21 pm
Madam, I am a PhD student, almost on the verge of completion. I would like to have an interview over email. If you could kindly send me your official email address please, I will then communicate with you.
Madam, I am a PhD student, almost on the verge of completion. I would like to have an interview over email. If you could kindly send me your official email address please, I will then communicate with you.
Mayank Deo Mayank Deo from Bangalore wrote on March 12, 2018 at 2:58 am
Hello Maam, i really love reading your book, Thank you for writing this wonderful book. I have never read a book that made me perceive the reality of the events told so deeply. I will not forget the story, and my understanding of culture and history is forever altered.
Hello Maam, i really love reading your book, Thank you for writing this wonderful book. I have never read a book that made me perceive the reality of the events told so deeply. I will not forget the story, and my understanding of culture and history is forever altered.
Christopher Bach Christopher Bach from Milwaukee wrote on August 15, 2016 at 10:43 pm
Dear Shauna, I enjoyed your book Tiger Claw. keep up the good work.
Dear Shauna, I enjoyed your book Tiger Claw. keep up the good work.
Ami Sands Brodoff Ami Sands Brodoff from New York/Montreal wrote on July 9, 2016 at 10:51 pm
Dear Shauna-- We met some years ago at Blue-Met and were on a panel together. I've admired your work for so many years and have done book talks on a number of your novels, including "The Tiger's Claw" at libraries and bookclubs here in Montreal. We are also TransAtlantic Sisters. At long last, I have a new novel, "In Many Waters" forthcoming next Spring 2017. It centres on three orphans whose lives intersect in Malta and grapples with our refugee crisis and multicultural themes and issues of identity. I am contacting a few writers who I admire for blurbs. Would you able to provide a blurb? It would mean a great deal to me. If it's a yes, I can email you the novel. Or if it's better, post you a bound copy. Let me know! Warmly, Ami
Dear Shauna-- We met some years ago at Blue-Met and were on a panel together. I've admired your work for so many years and have done book talks on a number of your novels, including "The Tiger's Claw" at libraries and bookclubs here in Montreal. We are also TransAtlantic Sisters. At long last, I have a new novel, "In Many Waters" forthcoming next Spring 2017. It centres on three orphans whose lives intersect in Malta and grapples with our refugee crisis and multicultural themes and issues of identity. I am contacting a few writers who I admire for blurbs. Would you able to provide a blurb? It would mean a great deal to me. If it's a yes, I can email you the novel. Or if it's better, post you a bound copy. Let me know! Warmly, Ami
Bob Washburn Bob Washburn from Laguna Beach, CA wrote on May 3, 2016 at 10:54 pm
We were truly moved by your eulogy to Dave. Dave was the best friend that anybody could ever have. He was a very generous person--so much fun to be with--so very creative. He had such a sunny disposition--and a wonderful smile. We wish that we could have been with him more often. Thank you for sharing his eulogy with us--your husband was a truly great person. We wish you the very best in what lies ahead for you. Suzanne and Bob Washburn
We were truly moved by your eulogy to Dave. Dave was the best friend that anybody could ever have. He was a very generous person--so much fun to be with--so very creative. He had such a sunny disposition--and a wonderful smile. We wish that we could have been with him more often. Thank you for sharing his eulogy with us--your husband was a truly great person. We wish you the very best in what lies ahead for you. Suzanne and Bob Washburn
Meenu Butola Meenu Butola from India wrote on March 21, 2016 at 9:47 am
Hello mam, I am Meenu Butola. Doing research on your fictions. I read all your three novels and loved them all. Now I am reading your short story collection, English lessons and other stories. Thank you mam for providing us such a great literature.
Hello mam, I am Meenu Butola. Doing research on your fictions. I read all your three novels and loved them all. Now I am reading your short story collection, English lessons and other stories. Thank you mam for providing us such a great literature.
anjali tripathy anjali tripathy from India wrote on January 14, 2016 at 3:43 am
anjali tripathy Thursday, 1/14/10, 9:51 PM dear ms singh baldwin i am doing my ph.d. on your what the body remembers.my tentetive title is "allegorizing the female body: nation and the narrative of women's resistance in ssb's what the body remembers".i focus on use of allegory in wtbr, questioning his-story, and wtbr as a subaltern narrative of body. i will be very grateful if you send me your valuable suggestions via mail.hope to hear from you. with regards anjali From: india Email: anjali1tripathy@yahoo.co.in Regarding (Title): what the body remembers
anjali tripathy Thursday, 1/14/10, 9:51 PM dear ms singh baldwin i am doing my ph.d. on your what the body remembers.my tentetive title is "allegorizing the female body: nation and the narrative of women's resistance in ssb's what the body remembers".i focus on use of allegory in wtbr, questioning his-story, and wtbr as a subaltern narrative of body. i will be very grateful if you send me your valuable suggestions via mail.hope to hear from you. with regards anjali From: india Email: anjali1tripathy@yahoo.co.in Regarding (Title): what the body remembers
Elyse Meuer Elyse Meuer from Madison wrote on December 31, 2015 at 3:02 am
I am so sorry for your loss. I posted this to my FB: My father's best friend died on Sunday, he was 85. Dave was a hale and hearty man into his 80s. He made the trip from Milwaukee to Madison to see my silent dad, I know it was hard for him. Their friendship was forged in law school and they were so very close. After Daddy died I sifted through their correspondence, so much of it was charmingly ribald. I sat with Dave at my father's luncheon after his funeral. "You know what?" he said. "Your dad was driving up a hill and then we saw a car coming right at us. Your dad pulled the wheel to the left and we somehow all survived!" And thank god you did. RIP, Dave. Web Site: Elyse Meuer Email: eemeuer@wisc.edu
I am so sorry for your loss. I posted this to my FB: My father's best friend died on Sunday, he was 85. Dave was a hale and hearty man into his 80s. He made the trip from Milwaukee to Madison to see my silent dad, I know it was hard for him. Their friendship was forged in law school and they were so very close. After Daddy died I sifted through their correspondence, so much of it was charmingly ribald. I sat with Dave at my father's luncheon after his funeral. "You know what?" he said. "Your dad was driving up a hill and then we saw a car coming right at us. Your dad pulled the wheel to the left and we somehow all survived!" And thank god you did. RIP, Dave. Web Site: Elyse Meuer Email: eemeuer@wisc.edu
Phillipa Borgal Phillipa Borgal wrote on December 29, 2015 at 3:01 am
Philippa Borgal Tuesday, 12/29/15, 5:51 PM Namaste, Ms Baldwin. I met your brother, a lawyer in Delhi whose name I regret I have forgotten, on a train between Delhi and Jaipur. He was travelling to Ajmeer (I believe) for a surprise visit to his daughter at boarding school, whose birthday it was. I hadn't heard of you but since this fortuitous meeting I have read two of your books: The Tiger Claw and What the Body Remembers. I found the latter particularly moving and engrossing, and am recommending it to all and sundry. Thank you! From: Nova Scotia Email: Pborgal@eastlink.ca
Philippa Borgal Tuesday, 12/29/15, 5:51 PM Namaste, Ms Baldwin. I met your brother, a lawyer in Delhi whose name I regret I have forgotten, on a train between Delhi and Jaipur. He was travelling to Ajmeer (I believe) for a surprise visit to his daughter at boarding school, whose birthday it was. I hadn't heard of you but since this fortuitous meeting I have read two of your books: The Tiger Claw and What the Body Remembers. I found the latter particularly moving and engrossing, and am recommending it to all and sundry. Thank you! From: Nova Scotia Email: Pborgal@eastlink.ca
Irmgard Irmgard wrote on February 19, 2015 at 3:08 am
Magnificent! The only thing I am missing is a glossary so that Non- Indian readers get a better understanding of the many expressions that are expressed in the vernacular. Thank you. From: Canada Email: irmgardjacob@sympatico.ca Regarding (Title): What the Body Remembers
Magnificent! The only thing I am missing is a glossary so that Non- Indian readers get a better understanding of the many expressions that are expressed in the vernacular. Thank you. From: Canada Email: irmgardjacob@sympatico.ca Regarding (Title): What the Body Remembers
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