Shiva's Arms by Cheryl Snell

Is there a happy medium between Hindu tradition and American style, or does the battle of wills between a mother and daughter-in law for the love of the man caught in the middle trump all else? When Alice marries Ramesh, she is plunged into a battle of wills with her mother-in-law. Amma wreaks havoc over Alice's household until a family secret is revealed that costs the old woman everything. Now it is up to Alice to heal the rift. Shiva's Arms evolves into an exploration of cultural identity, the power of reconciliation, and the meaning of home.

about the author~
Cheryl Snell is the author of several books of fiction and poetry. She has published over four hundred poems, stories, and reviews online and in print. A multiple Best of the Net and Pushcart nominee, she won the Lopside Press competition for Prisoner's Dilemma, poetry inspired by game theory. Shiva's Arms is her first novel.



I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Receiving a copy in no way reflected my review of this book.