Shiva's Dance

by Elana Bregin

After discovering a terrible secret about her father, Gerry Aarons begins a troubled self-destructive path in this novel of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. Locked in a damaging war of wills with her mother, Gerry finds guidance from a visiting monk from Sri Lanka, who helps her view her life in a different light. A tale about the pain of secrets and the way they can result in alienation, this thought-provoking journey weaves through the politics of being human.

168 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Zookey . · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and subsequantly invited the author to the Time of the Writer Festival, which I project Manage. I was more intrigued at reading a more grown up book by Elana as I was more familiar with her children's writing. I enjoyed the book's journey because I recognised the protoganist's battle with not being understood by her mother and therefore finding friends else where and going through teenage challenges. It all seemed like dejavu of another kind.