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For Matrimonial Purposes

For Matrimonial Purposes
by Kavita Daswani
Hardcover: Jun 2003,
336 pages.
Paperback: Jun 2004,
288 pages.

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Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Sarah
I just read the paperback. I hurt my tummy laughing. I actually teared a few times too!

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Deepa
When I first saw the book cover from far, i thought it was a book with a list of prospective brides and grooms :)
I could totally relate to the book, being an Indian who came to U.S. for further studies. Kavita's writing was so
catchy, i stopped doing research to finish reading the book. I really admired the way she start's using her
fashion knowledge in describing anything and everything as soon as she lands the job, while keeping the
normal innocent way of writing when Anju is in India and is not exposed to the American lifestyle. A great book.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Farzana M
This book is abosolutely FANTASTIC. It tells the story of EVERY Indian girl, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, whoever. I read it in two days and had to re-read the last chapter again. It shows the strength in this girl, although she does not believe having it herself. Thanks to Kavita who wrote this book, to tell people we are our own INDIVIDUALS and not because of who we are married to, and definately not failures because we didn't marry the first guy who proposed. Hats Off to you!!!

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by rasika
I think that this book is wonderful it shows me a life of an Indian girl who lives abroad - I love books written by Rajendra Yadav or Mohan rakesh, but it is too old for these days even if there is a lot of true inside which is still happening in todays India. BUT it gives us a feeling that Indians don“t know anything modern and that is NOT absolutely true. I love the way how this book (For matrimonial...) is written - funny and also very serious!
THANK YOU!

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Ellen
You don't have to be Indian to like this book! I thought it was excellent for anyone, and relateable for anyone looking for a "normal" guy.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by mohan prasad
The book has flow and I could not stop reading till I finished it.
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