{"product_id":"every-happiness","title":"Every Happiness: A Literary Novel of Lifelong Female Friendship, Desire \u0026 Identity By Reena Shah","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTHE INVISIBLE THREADS THAT BIND US—SOMETIMES PAINFULLY—TO THOSE WE LOVE MOST.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen Deepa and Ruchi meet at a Catholic school in India at age twelve, an immediate and enduring bond is forged. As they navigate the transition into adulthood under the heavy weight of family expectations and societal limits, their friendship becomes complex, marked by deep intimacy, unspoken jealousy, and suppressed desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIn their twenties, Deepa marries a doctor and moves to the suburbs of Connecticut, and Ruchi soon follows her friend across the world after marrying an engineer bound for the same state. But life in America is far from what either woman envisioned. Deepa struggles to give her daughter the affection she craves, Ruchi’s son chafes against her smothering care, and a growing class disparity strains their lifelong connection. When Ruchi uncovers a dangerous secret regarding Deepa husband's wealth, both women must confront the true weight of their intertwined lives within the vibrant, complex Indian American community. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"621\"\u003eEvery Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant exploration of the slippery, fragile edges of female friendship, ambition, and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompelling Character Study:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the nuanced, multi-layered dynamics of a decades-long female friendship filled with both love and rivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCross-Cultural Immersion:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the immigrant experience, moving seamlessly from Catholic schools in India to suburban Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRichly Thematic:\u003c\/b\u003e Tackles motherhood, repressed desire, class disparity, and the hidden sacrifices women make for belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGripping Literary Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e Blends psychological depth with a suspenseful narrative turn involving buried secrets and family loyalties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eExplore the tangled bonds of love and loyalty. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eEvery Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52627475136795,"sku":null,"price":594.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81w0ziW7QGL._SL1500_67e6fee6-9ae1-4a24-8cc5-a5054fba9244.jpg?v=1784528999","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/every-happiness","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}