Supriya Singh Boeken

The book highlights the experiences of 12 Anglo-Celtic and Indian women in Australia who endured economic abuse, illustrating the pervasive nature of coercive control across different cultures. Through their stories, it sheds light on the emotional and psychological impacts of economic manipulation, revealing the resilience and strength of these women as they navigate their circumstances. The narrative emphasizes the intersection of culture and gender in understanding economic abuse, making it a significant exploration of personal and societal challenges.

Life offers us with several adventures, relationships and personalities. Here, in this book, every story is a peep into such unique and colourful adventures in the life of various youthful characters. These stories deal interestingly with a twisting end. You will meet simple, non communicative village girl like Boka; a youth conflicting with the fear of being impotent; you will also meet an unfortunate life of a 40 years man and his 26 years young and pretty daughter. Thus every story is woven with idiosyncratic characters and their distinctive situations.

This book explores nearly five decades of Indian migration to Australia, highlighting the shift from professional migrants to student-migrants. It discusses the two-way flow of remittances, the impact of instant communication on family dynamics, and the evolving concept of joint families in Australia, reshaping urban landscapes.

A whimsical journey through a life in gardening by a sociologist, illustrated by a specialist botanical artist.