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jennyjjs 's review for:
The Orphan Keeper
by Camron Wright
I liked the theme of dharma throughout the book and finding your life purpose and pathway. Whether it was the decisions of Chellamuthu (to not obey), his parents (form of punishment), the orphanage keeper (in wanting to make a better life for kids), his adoptive parents, Taj as an adult, his wife, or his in-laws, everyone plays a part and because of decisions made, the story seems to go in a different directions. In the end though when you look back, everyone contributed to this amazing story and the events that greatly influenced his life.
On a different note, there were some great thoughts through out the book, but one I especially liked was: When Papthi smiles and asks the children what the clickity clack sound is that happens both day and night, (they respond it's the loom making sari's for money) and she then goes on to explain "it's the sound of a young family making their way in the world, working together with the hope of a better life." Does it ever stop, the kids ask, "Life never stops, even when it's noisy, unpleasant, painful, it's still the sound of duty, of love, of family, of laws older than time that help us to ultimately find contentment--to be happy. It's the sound of our universe. It's the sound of purpose...the sound of dharma"
On a different note, there were some great thoughts through out the book, but one I especially liked was: When Papthi smiles and asks the children what the clickity clack sound is that happens both day and night, (they respond it's the loom making sari's for money) and she then goes on to explain "it's the sound of a young family making their way in the world, working together with the hope of a better life." Does it ever stop, the kids ask, "Life never stops, even when it's noisy, unpleasant, painful, it's still the sound of duty, of love, of family, of laws older than time that help us to ultimately find contentment--to be happy. It's the sound of our universe. It's the sound of purpose...the sound of dharma"