I took a little break after 'The Palace of Illusions' to clear my head. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni breakclearhead Change image and share on social
I'm a very senses-oriented person, and I want to bring readers in on the level of the senses, so they can experience another culture and another place. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni bringcultureexperience Change image and share on social
It is an Englishman who turns out to be the real villain of 'The Moonstone.' By contrast, the three Indian priests who dedicate their lives to returning the jewel to its proper home in the temple, though they have nothing personal to gain by doing so, are positively heroic. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni contrastdedicateenglishman share on social
There is something in human beings that loves stories. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni beinghumanlove Change image and share on social
I'm too careful with money - comes out of being poor for several years while growing up. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni carefulgrowmoney Change image and share on social
It's very important to balance things; it's imperative to do something for the society, and women in particular, and help women who aren't in position to help themselves. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni balanceimperativeimportant Change image and share on social
It's different for different people, and for a woman it's important to look as good she wants to look. But you don't need to do it for someone else or to impress some male out there. You do it for your own sake. You wear what makes you feel good, you put make-up and jewellery - whatever gives you self-confidence. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni confidencefeelgood share on social
I love visual art. I painted for many years when I was younger. I have studied modern/contemporary Indian art a bit and am very impressed with the talent in India. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni artbitecontemporary Change image and share on social
Immigration was a huge force in changing my outlook. I moved to America 30 years ago. I had to reassess my beliefs, especially about women's roles. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni agoamericabelief Change image and share on social
Dissolving differences has always been an important motive for my writing, right from 'The Mistress of Spices.' Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni differencedissolveimportant Change image and share on social