The Indian-born U.S. author Budh-Aditya Roy has lived in and traveled to 35 countries pursuing his career in banking and finance. He has authored four other books.
The theme of “A Bend in the River of Life” is life goes on, no matter what. The novel tells us that the River of Life, comprising human life and the forces that act as the invisible hands of God, flows on inexorably, oblivious to the emotions that rend mankind asunder.
The story begins in India and spans five continents. Rana was born in a well-to-do family in British India in the thick of World War II. Before his second birthday, his parents go through a bitter separation. His mother returns to her parents, but Rana is told that she is dead. Consequently, he is raised by his grandmother. When Rana is 9, his mother returns, astounding him beyond comprehension.
Years pass and Rana marries and has two children. He achieves success in business, is promoted and transferred overseas. Leaving his children with his family, he moves abroad and plunges into work.
“A Bend in the River of Life” is a song of life, revealing the truth that throughout the many changes in our lives, hope and despair alternate, while The River of Life flows on relentlessly toward its tryst with Eternity, unmindful of human emotions, while life goes on.
The author currently lives in South Florida. You can read more at his Website.
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