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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... Collapse

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... Collapse

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... Collapse

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... Collapse

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... Collapse

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... Collapse

Garnet Aitchison Wednesday, 10/24/07, 2:30 PM I had the pleasure of participating in "Caught in the Creative Act" recently in Columbia. We read your novel, above, and also were privileged to have you visit with us. It was a great experience. I re-watched the 1983 movie, Gandhi, and it was much clearer this time around by virtue of having read your novel. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your novel and intend to read your other works. Thank you for visiting with us in Columbia, South Carolina and I hope there will be another reason for you to return. From: Columbia, SC Email: gamegar@aol.com Regarding (Title): What the Body Remembers... Collapse

JYOTI KATHJU Thursday, 10/4/07, 7:16 AM Dear Shauna,I just loved your website.........I like the way you give cooking tips as well as travel tips to India.........Fantastic!!I studied at Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls' Public School ,Jaipur and what I liked about your travel tips to Jaipur was that you ask people to go and see the school.........great......cheers...jyoti kathju From: JODHPUR INDIA Email: jyotikathju@gmail.com Regarding (Title): everything... Collapse

Bob Lee Wednesday, 9/13/06, 10:04 AM Dear Shauna, Well as usual I am late to the party but enthusiastic nonetheless. I recently picked up your book "What the Body Remembers" (on sale!) at Indigo prior to my summer holiday. I have had a long distance fascination with things "Indian" for a few years now and thought I would give your book a try whilst relaxing on my holiday. Well I absolutely loved the book and found it totally engrossing! I honestly had trouble putting it down and was quickly woven under the spell of Roop-Satya-Sardarji. At first I found myself quite disliking Satya but was broken hearted and missed her so after her sad and tragic death. I tried to identify with Sardarji and see how he managed his home with these two disparate wives and how he sometimes tried to hide his wonderful heart underneath his Oxford-formulated exterior. Loved Cunningham as well!! I just want to thank you for writing such a beautiful story. It has been a long time since I have read one so delightful, so sad and yet, so filled with hopes and dreams. I didn't expect to get so drawn in and involved with the characters. It's going to be hard going back some of the pulp I usually read to give my brain a break from the day-to-day world, but I will certainly be looking for more of your writing and soon! It would be a wonderful treat to see you come to Calgary for a visit sometime soon. Warm Regards, Bob Lee AOL IM: BobLASLP From: Calgary Email: bob.lee@auxsable.com Regarding (Title): What the Body Remembers... Collapse

Suzan Blatt Wednesday, 9/13/06, 9:32 AM I have just finished reading The Tiger Claw and finished was the operative word. About 1/3 of the way through the book I was so tense, so sad and so angry that I thought I should put it down. I am one of those readers who can't tolerate the tension and usually flip through the book to get the broad strokes so that i can enjoy a more leisurely read. Well, as you well know, this is no leisurely read. I decided that i had to devote more time to reading the book so that i could get through it more quickly and less painfully. I loved it! It gave a more subtle portrayal of discrimination, arrogance, violence and betrayal, As a Jewish woman of immigrant parents( fortunately came to Canada before the war), i have read a number of holocaust books but none that i remember that gave this portrayal of the French with all their arrogance and hateful behaviour before and after the war. and none from the perspective of a Muslim woman. I am writing to ask you about your ending. I felt it ended with continuing intolerance, particularly on the part of Kabir. I would have hoped that the experience of war, the loss of his sister and life would have enabled him to share his sister with Armand. I understood Armand keeping the Tiger Claw to himself but not Kabir keeping the letters to himself. I was wondering why you thought Kabir couldn't be more open, tolerant and generous. I am not sure if you answer your e-mails and either way i wanted you to know that your book touched me, unsettled me and as you can set me to thinking. Thank you Suzan Blatt From: Canada Email: sblatt@shaw.ca Regarding (Title): The Tiger Claw... Collapse