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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
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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
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Alison Candela Saturday, 2/7/15, 11:39 AM I have been so moved by "What the Body Remembers". Thank you for writing this wonderful book. It has made the experience of partition and life in India at this time come alive for me. The characters of Roop, Sardarji, and their family, their struggles to be decent people and to survive, have helped me step a little beyond my cultural experience.I feel as if I have been a visitor in their homes, in their life experience after reading this book. It is my sense of understanding something of the interior life of your characters that I so appreciate. Stay well. Alison From: Smithers, Email: redfrogonraven@hotmail.com Regarding (Title): What the Body Remembers
Alison Candela Saturday, 2/7/15, 11:39 AM
I have been so moved by "What the Body Remembers". Thank you for writing this wonderful book. It has made the experience of partition and life in India at this time come alive for me. The characters of Roop, Sardarji, and their family, their struggles to be decent people and to survive, have helped me step a little beyond my cultural experience.I feel as if I have been a visitor in their homes, in their life experience after reading this book. It is my sense of understanding something of the interior life of your characters that I so appreciate. Stay well. Alison
From: Smithers,
Email: redfrogonraven@hotmail.com
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Sheila Barta Wednesday, 1/22/14, 3:00 PM Thank you for this extraordinary and enlightening journey. 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. I can't think of a finer vehicle to bring understanding and respect among cultures than this book. I hope there are other writers as gifted and careful with their readers as you are. Shalom. sjb From: To ermory, Ontario Email: bartas@amtelecom.net Regarding (Title): What the Body Remembers
Sheila Barta Wednesday, 1/22/14, 3:00 PM
Thank you for this extraordinary and enlightening journey. 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. I can't think of a finer vehicle to bring understanding and respect among cultures than this book. I hope there are other writers as gifted and careful with their readers as you are. Shalom. sjb
From: To ermory, Ontario
Email: bartas@amtelecom.net
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Pamela Carter Wednesday, 10/2/13, 7:15 AM Shauna, I can't wait to read your books! My sister found you and passed your site along to me. (She just visited me here in Seattle.) She was telling me that your mother was one of her favorite teachers. She hadn't remembered that you were in my class at The Study. I will write again when I have caught up on my reading! From: Seattle Email: pamela.hobart.carter@gmail.com
Pamela Carter Wednesday, 10/2/13, 7:15 AM
Shauna, I can't wait to read your books! My sister found you and passed your site along to me. (She just visited me here in Seattle.) She was telling me that your mother was one of her favorite teachers. She hadn't remembered that you were in my class at The Study. I will write again when I have caught up on my reading!
From: Seattle
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Ramma Thursday, 5/9/13, 4:59 PM Just finished this novel after a non-stop reading. Cried a lot during Damini's Q-A session with Anamika Devi. Your dialogues reflect your genuine familiarity with and in-depth research into India's soul. Shauna: I met you in Ottawa in late 2012 at the inauguration (?) of Deepa Mehta's "The Midnight's Children". Ramma From: Kamra Email: rkamra@ncf.ca Regarding (Title): The Selector of Souls
Ramma Thursday, 5/9/13, 4:59 PM
Just finished this novel after a non-stop reading. Cried a lot during Damini's Q-A session with Anamika Devi. Your dialogues reflect your genuine familiarity with and in-depth research into India's soul. Shauna: I met you in Ottawa in late 2012 at the inauguration (?) of Deepa Mehta's "The Midnight's Children". Ramma
From: Kamra
Email: rkamra@ncf.ca
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MARGRIT ELMIGER-ISERT Thursday, 11/29/12, 12:25 PM Just finished reading your book...could not put it down!Heard your interview on CBC and knew,that I needed to read the book.Wow....are we ever lucky to live where we live...hard to believe what happened with the girls.Wishing,that one day,that ALL the women of that part of the world will have the strengths and rights to make the decisions we have been able to make for a long time.Will visit India soon with my husband. Thanks Shauna for sharing and educating us. From: Canada Email: melmiger@telus.net Regarding (Title): The Selector of Souls
MARGRIT ELMIGER-ISERT Thursday, 11/29/12, 12:25 PM
Just finished reading your book...could not put it down!Heard your interview on CBC and knew,that I needed to read the book.Wow....are we ever lucky to live where we live...hard to believe what happened with the girls.Wishing,that one day,that ALL the women of that part of the world will have the strengths and rights to make the decisions we have been able to make for a long time.Will visit India soon with my husband. Thanks Shauna for sharing and educating us.
From: Canada
Email: melmiger@telus.net
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Sudha Jayaram Saturday, 10/6/12, 8:18 AM Just wanted to say that I loved the book..and all the people in the story. I am saddest for Kusum..hope that was a figment of your imagination.. I see a bit of Satya in many women in my classes these days..Not many Roops though..Sardarji would have said " Simply not done!" to many things my daughters do.. Regards, SJ From: Bangalore,Karnataka,India Web Site: www.resonanceconsulting.in Email: sudha@resonanceconsulting.in Regarding (Title): What the body remembers
Sudha Jayaram Saturday, 10/6/12, 8:18 AM
Just wanted to say that I loved the book..and all the people in the story. I am saddest for Kusum..hope that was a figment of your imagination.. I see a bit of Satya in many women in my classes these days..Not many Roops though..Sardarji would have said " Simply not done!" to many things my daughters do.. Regards, SJ
From: Bangalore,Karnataka,India
Web Site: www.resonanceconsulting.in
Email: sudha@resonanceconsulting.in
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Gurdeep Panesar Friday, 7/29/11, 5:49 AM It has been some two years since I read What the Body remembers, and for me it is still one of the best English language novels written from a Sikh perspective. I find positive potrayels of sikh society and characters rare in litrature (one notable exception was Vikram Chandra's Sacred Games) Do you have any plans for a sequel of some sort to What the body remembers ? From: England Email: gpanesar@pellings.co.uk Regarding (Title): Mr
Gurdeep Panesar Friday, 7/29/11, 5:49 AM
It has been some two years since I read What the Body remembers, and for me it is still one of the best English language novels written from a Sikh perspective. I find positive potrayels of sikh society and characters rare in litrature (one notable exception was Vikram Chandra's Sacred Games) Do you have any plans for a sequel of some sort to What the body remembers ?
From: England
Email: gpanesar@pellings.co.uk
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Professor Nilufer Bharuch Friday, 7/1/11, 1:25 AM Dear Shauna Singh Baldwin If you recall we had met at the University of the Fraser Valley, when you were their writer in residence and I their visiting professor. We are inaugurating the Mumbai University's Indo-Canadian Centre (funded by the British Columbia Provice, through the auspices of the ufv) in late September this year. We would be very happy to invite you as our Chief Guest at this function. We shall be in a postion to pay your return Economy fare from Canada and will accommodate you in an air-conditioned room in our on-campus guest house. We do look forward to having you there. Please do say yes. Warm wishes Nilufer From: University of Mumbai Email: nbharucha@hotmail.com Regarding (Title): Professor of English, Coordinator Indo-Canadian Centre, University of Mumbai
Professor Nilufer Bharuch Friday, 7/1/11, 1:25 AM
Dear Shauna Singh Baldwin If you recall we had met at the University of the Fraser Valley, when you were their writer in residence and I their visiting professor. We are inaugurating the Mumbai University's Indo-Canadian Centre (funded by the British Columbia Provice, through the auspices of the ufv) in late September this year. We would be very happy to invite you as our Chief Guest at this function. We shall be in a postion to pay your return Economy fare from Canada and will accommodate you in an air-conditioned room in our on-campus guest house. We do look forward to having you there. Please do say yes. Warm wishes Nilufer
From: University of Mumbai
Email: nbharucha@hotmail.com
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Nitin Sawant Monday, 7/4/11, 6:44 AM I am delighted to inform you that we are undertaking an epic 10 part film series on the Indian Diaspora over the next two years in collaboration with the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs and the Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India to be filmed in approximately 15 countries of the world where a significant presence of the Indian Diaspora exists. We would like to interveiw you in this context and would request you let us know on how we can contact you. Thank You Nitin Sawant 416 450 4107 From: Mississauga Email: nsawant@rogers.com Regarding (Title): Need to speak with you
Nitin Sawant Monday, 7/4/11, 6:44 AM
I am delighted to inform you that we are undertaking an epic 10 part film series on the Indian Diaspora over the next two years in collaboration with the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs and the Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India to be filmed in approximately 15 countries of the world where a significant presence of the Indian Diaspora exists. We would like to interveiw you in this context and would request you let us know on how we can contact you. Thank You Nitin Sawant 416 450 4107
From: Mississauga
Email: nsawant@rogers.com
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Capt. B.S. Sidhu Wednesday, 5/18/11, 1:11 AM I've been wanting to send this for years. I've never read a more accurate depiction of Punjab in any book, article etc. It was brilliant. Please write a sequel or a similar setting from 1947 to 1984. (bluestar) And then the final part of the trilogy from 1984 to whenever... After the high standards set by the captivating 'What The Body Remembers' - 'The Tiger's Claw' was really forgettable. Please stick to the knitting - you hold a mighty grip on the Punjab folklore and an uncanny accuracy - there are no mistakes. From: bathinda Email: bhuchosidhu@gmail.com Regarding (Title): What The Body Remembers
Capt. B.S. Sidhu Wednesday, 5/18/11, 1:11 AM
I've been wanting to send this for years. I've never read a more accurate depiction of Punjab in any book, article etc. It was brilliant. Please write a sequel or a similar setting from 1947 to 1984. (bluestar) And then the final part of the trilogy from 1984 to whenever... After the high standards set by the captivating 'What The Body Remembers' - 'The Tiger's Claw' was really forgettable. Please stick to the knitting - you hold a mighty grip on the Punjab folklore and an uncanny accuracy - there are no mistakes.
From: bathinda
Email: bhuchosidhu@gmail.com
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Richard Lee Sunday, 5/1/11, 6:16 AM Dear Shauna As a big admirer of all your fiction to date, I was delighted to find, on visiting your website, that a copy of my article ('Rebirth of Inherited Memories') has been uploaded. This is part of my PhD thesis which is, thankfully, now reaching completion. I was wondering whether you had read my article and if you had any comments? I hope I haven't written anything that might call you offence? Best wishes Richard Lee From: UK Email: richardlee68@tiscali.co.uk Regarding (Title): The Rebirth of Inherited Memories
Richard Lee Sunday, 5/1/11, 6:16 AM
Dear Shauna As a big admirer of all your fiction to date, I was delighted to find, on visiting your website, that a copy of my article ('Rebirth of Inherited Memories') has been uploaded. This is part of my PhD thesis which is, thankfully, now reaching completion. I was wondering whether you had read my article and if you had any comments? I hope I haven't written anything that might call you offence? Best wishes Richard Lee
From: UK
Email: richardlee68@tiscali.co.uk
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Eleanor Nesbitt Tuesday, 12/15/09, 1:17 AM Dear Shauna Your stories are beautiful.. I shall be sharing this discovery with friends and students, And thanks so much for endorsing my book on Sikhism on p 210. Very best wishes for creativity in 2010! Eleanor Nesbitt From: Coventry, UK Web Site: WRERU Email: eleanor.nesbitt@warwick.ac.uk Regarding (Title): English Lessons and Other Stories
Eleanor Nesbitt Tuesday, 12/15/09, 1:17 AM
Dear Shauna Your stories are beautiful.. I shall be sharing this discovery with friends and students, And thanks so much for endorsing my book on Sikhism on p 210. Very best wishes for creativity in 2010! Eleanor Nesbitt
From: Coventry, UK
Web Site: WRERU
Email: eleanor.nesbitt@warwick.ac.uk
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Jean Hope Friday, 10/30/09, 12:48 PM I was deeply moved by this story. When a writer likes her characters as much as Ms. Baldwin does in this book, I am "transported" into another era. It was so hard to put out the light at bedtime, I can't wait to read another by this fabulous writer. Thank you, Shauna! From: Victoria, B.C. Canada Email: jeanandcolin@shaw.ca Regarding (Title): The Tiger Claw M. Rehill Wednesday, 7/9/08, 3:38 PM I read yr stories, and about YOU. Really find YOU as Amrita Pritam. merci From: Punjab Email: rehillms9@yahoo.ca
Jean Hope Friday, 10/30/09, 12:48 PM
I was deeply moved by this story. When a writer likes her characters as much as Ms. Baldwin does in this book, I am "transported" into another era. It was so hard to put out the light at bedtime, I can't wait to read another by this fabulous writer. Thank you, Shauna!
From: Victoria, B.C. Canada
Email: jeanandcolin@shaw.ca
Regarding (Title): The Tiger Claw M. Rehill Wednesday, 7/9/08, 3:38 PM
I read yr stories, and about YOU. Really find YOU as Amrita Pritam. merci
From: Punjab
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Anne Marie MENDES Saturday, 7/26/08, 4:59 AM Bonjour, J'adore l'Inde et la littérature indienne. Je suis tombée par hasard sur votre interview dans sickchic et you tube. J'aime beaucoup votre regard sur les femmes dans votre société et j'ai hâte de découvrir vos livres. Malheureusement, seul un d'entre eux semble traduit en français pour l'instant. Merci de donner le courage aux femmes de se battre pour ce qu'elles sont, pour le droit à exprimer leurs opinions, à ne pas être ce que bien trop souvent ce que la société en attend et ce, pas uniquement en Inde ou au Pakistan mais malheureusement aussi bien trop souvent dans les sociétés dites "développées". All the best pour ce nouveau roman! Anne Marie From: PARIS Email: ammendes@aliceadsl.fr Regarding (Title): l'article de sikhchic
Anne Marie MENDES Saturday, 7/26/08, 4:59 AM
Bonjour, J'adore l'Inde et la littérature indienne. Je suis tombée par hasard sur votre interview dans sickchic et you tube. J'aime beaucoup votre regard sur les femmes dans votre société et j'ai hâte de découvrir vos livres. Malheureusement, seul un d'entre eux semble traduit en français pour l'instant. Merci de donner le courage aux femmes de se battre pour ce qu'elles sont, pour le droit à exprimer leurs opinions, à ne pas être ce que bien trop souvent ce que la société en attend et ce, pas uniquement en Inde ou au Pakistan mais malheureusement aussi bien trop souvent dans les sociétés dites "développées". All the best pour ce nouveau roman! Anne Marie
From: PARIS
Email: ammendes@aliceadsl.fr
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Majida Hameed Sunday, 9/28/08, 9:23 AM I belong to a book club and last month we read What the body remembers. I found the book extremely moving, as my parents were from East Punjab.They had experienced the horrors of partition.I was born in Lahore and grew up in Rawalpindi. I found your descriptions so vivid , it reminded me of Rawalpindi and Lahore of my childhood and teenage years. One of my comments about the book was that there is an underlying theme of greed and desire.Am I right in thinking that? Does the banyan tree symbolizes greed or the power of traditions on our lives ? It sucks the nourishment from the hidden stream and grows stronger . In the end almost strangling the haveli. The haveli represents the family and the banyan tree the traditions that are so deep rooted? Best wishes, Majida Hameed From: Canada/ Pakistan Email: majidahameed@hotmail.com Regarding (Title): What the body remembers
Majida Hameed Sunday, 9/28/08, 9:23 AM
I belong to a book club and last month we read What the body remembers. I found the book extremely moving, as my parents were from East Punjab.They had experienced the horrors of partition.I was born in Lahore and grew up in Rawalpindi. I found your descriptions so vivid , it reminded me of Rawalpindi and Lahore of my childhood and teenage years. One of my comments about the book was that there is an underlying theme of greed and desire.Am I right in thinking that? Does the banyan tree symbolizes greed or the power of traditions on our lives ? It sucks the nourishment from the hidden stream and grows stronger . In the end almost strangling the haveli. The haveli represents the family and the banyan tree the traditions that are so deep rooted? Best wishes, Majida Hameed
From: Canada/ Pakistan
Email: majidahameed@hotmail.com
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ALi Mohsin Wednesday, 9/10/08, 7:16 PM Hi, its wndrful expnc to visit ur site ,wht a writer u r. best of luck Ali Mohsin From: Pakistan Email: alimohsin22@hotmail.com
ALi Mohsin Wednesday, 9/10/08, 7:16 PM
Hi, its wndrful expnc to visit ur site ,wht a writer u r. best of luck Ali Mohsin
From: Pakistan
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Leah Baker Sunday, 2/3/08, 9:08 PM I have been an avid reader for twenty four years now and am picky about what I read. Lately, it is Canadian literary fiction. I just finished, The Tiger Claw, and it is without question the best book I have ever read. From the first page, I knew this book was in no league of books I have read in some time. It was so amazingly crafted and enjoyable. Thank you. From: Hamilton, Ontario Email: leah_waters@yahoo.ca Regarding (Title): The Tiger Claw
Leah Baker Sunday, 2/3/08, 9:08 PM
I have been an avid reader for twenty four years now and am picky about what I read. Lately, it is Canadian literary fiction. I just finished, The Tiger Claw, and it is without question the best book I have ever read. From the first page, I knew this book was in no league of books I have read in some time. It was so amazingly crafted and enjoyable. Thank you.
From: Hamilton, Ontario
Email: leah_waters@yahoo.ca
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kim Wednesday, 11/21/07, 9:36 AM Well done with your book of the year. Hugs from all if us, kc n family. From: inja Web Site: eastwest Email: you know @ it already Regarding (Title): congrats shauna
kim Wednesday, 11/21/07, 9:36 AM
Well done with your book of the year. Hugs from all if us, kc n family.
From: inja
Web Site: eastwest
Email: you know @ it already
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