Bird Milk and Mosquito Bones: A Memoir
Priyanka Mattoo's memoir, 'Bird Milk and Mosquito Bones,' unfolds as a mesmerizing odyssey through a life interwoven with themes of exile and tenacity. Emerging from a quaint wooden dwelling nestled in the embrace of the Himalayas, Mattoo's serene upbringing was abruptly overrun by escalating turmoil in 1989, compelling her community to abandon their cherished roots. With a blend of astute humor and profound insight, she vividly narrates her subsequent life of perpetual movement, spanning an astounding 32 residences across four decades. Her storytelling intricately entwines the agony of uprooting with the resilience found in embracing unfamiliar surroundings. Mattoo's discerning perspective illuminates the dimmest of circumstances, providing readers with a heartfelt and often comical lens on the immigrant journey. This exquisitely composed memoir stands as a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable human spirit amidst trials, along with the multifaceted feelings linked to the idea of 'home.'
- Author: Priyanka Mattoo Priyanka Mattoo
- Publisher: Penguin Viking (30 June 2024)
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
- ISBN: 978-0143467397
- Pages: 304 pages