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For Matrimonial Purposes

Anju wants a husband. Equally important, her entire family wants Anju to have a husband. Her life in Bombay, where a marriage can be arranged in a matter of hours, is almost solely devoted to this quest, with her anxious mother hauling her from holy site to holy site in order to consult and entreat swamis and astrologers. As Anju's twenties slip away, she's fast becoming a spinster by her culture's standards, so she moves to New York City to work in fashion.For Matrimonial Purposesis the hilarious story of Anju's journey, her quest for love, and the choices that she must make while trying to remain true to herself and satisfy her family and tradition.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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