Teresa asked Mira Jacob:

I loved the "Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing" but found myself wondering why the father, Thomas, has an American first name while his wife, brother and children have Indian names. Was this a conscious decision and is the significance related to his decision to leave India?

Mira Jacob Hi Teresa! Great question. Actually, there are certain "American" names which were used in India long before they were here--Thomas being one of them. Syrian Christians, like the Eapens, trace their roots back to the first century AD in India, when St. Thomas brought this branch of Christianity to India. Funny, right?

flag

I loved The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing. I was wondering, do you have plans to write another book?

Maria asked Mira Jacob:

I so enjoyed this book, specially because it was froth with cross cultural dilemmas. The dialogue was spot on and the many characters were vivid. I hope we will not have to wait too long before I can pick up your next work?

All answers from Mira Jacob…

Mira Jacob

1,301 followers

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more

I loved the "Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing" but found myself wondering why the father, Thomas, has an American first name while his wife, brother and children have Indian names. Was this a conscious decision and is the significance related to his decision to leave India?

More Answered Questions

I loved The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing. I was wondering, do you have plans to write another book?

I so enjoyed this book, specially because it was froth with cross cultural dilemmas. The dialogue was spot on and the many characters were vivid. I hope we will not have to wait too long before I can pick up your next work?

About Goodreads Q&A