To achieve important things, we have to sacrifice what's important to us. That's an idea that's very central to Indian thinking. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni achievecentralidea Change image and share on social
A book can be wonderful and powerful and accessible and artful all at the same time. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni accessibleartfulbook Change image and share on social
I write best late at night, when everyone in the house has gone to bed. There's something magical about that late night silence that appeals to me. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni appealbedhouse Change image and share on social
I started writing after the death of my grandfather - memories, poems, etc. It was very personal; for years I did not share my writing with anyone. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni deathgrandfathermemory Change image and share on social
India has been a very accepting culture. We pride ourselves on that. That is a global truth. In fact, it forms a major theme in my books. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni acceptbookculture Change image and share on social
By the time we're adults, our ideas have solidified. So I wanted to write for a younger audience, who would perhaps love heroes from other cultures. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni adultaudienceculture Change image and share on social
I wrote 'Mistress of Spices' at an unusual time when I had a near-death experience after the birth of my second son. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni birthdeathexperience Change image and share on social
As I remember my grandfather and those Christmas mornings he gave for a little girl's pleasure, I know that often a big life starts with doing small things. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni bigchristmasgirl Change image and share on social
I was caught on the freeway for hours when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. The entire city had to be evacuated. I observed lives threatened by catastrophes and a whole range of behaviour. What could people do during a crisis? Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni behaviourcatastrophecatch share on social
I started putting down my thoughts on paper out of loneliness while I was studying in America. I was very close to my grandfather, and when he died, I couldn't visit home. I started scribbling those thoughts. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni americaclosedie share on social
