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With grace, wisdom and incredible compassion, Thirty Umrigar has woven together the lives of two seemingly dissimilar women who must learn - against steep odds ? to forgive each other and themselves. Lakshmi?s voice and stories found their way quickly into my heart and didn?t let up, or let go. I dare anyone to resist her or this wonderful novel. ? ? Paula McClain, author of The Paris Wife As a dedicated and seasoned practitioner, psychologist Maggie prides herself on her ability to remain professionally detached from her patients. But when Lakshmi, a young Indian woman, ends up at her hospital after a suicide attempt, Maggie finds herself ignoring all the rules. Deeply affected by Lakshmi?s loneliness and disturbed by her domineering husband, Maggie impulsively offers to treat her as an out - patient for free; however, it quickly becomes apparent that what Lakshmi needs isn?t a doctor, but a friend. Maggie abandons protocol, determined to empower Lakshmi, and the two develop a powerful relationship. But when Lakshmi finally shares the reason for her departure from India she inadvertently discovers that Maggie has a dark secret of her own. This jewel of a novel once again demonstrates that few writers capture the complexities, challenges, and rewards of love - both platonic and romantic - like Thirty Umrigar. In an achingly human story about our capacity for faith, forgiveness, and hope, she allows us to celebrate the power of second chances.