DEL-Pilgrimage: One Woman's Return to a Changing India

In Pilgrimage to India, Pramila Jayapal, an Indian-born, Western-educated woman, returns to her country of birth and gives readers an inside look at a culture that is both fascinating and largely inaccessible. During her two-year stay, Jayapal finds a people struggling to reconcile time-honored practices with present-day changes, and she herself confronts mixed emotions toward the deeply rooted traditions of the society.Jayapal not only sheds light on India's societal issues but also weaves a vibrant tapestry of the beauty and mystery of the culture.