-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | | | | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | | | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Novel by Goans released in America
ON THIN ICE - an American contemporary fictional novel written by Meena Lawrence and Gilbert Lawrence has just been released in the U.S. by Booklocker Publishers. The hero, Atul Reddy is from Mumbai. Among the many support stars in the novel is Joseph Fernandes. There is a conversation in Romi Konkani when the hero returns back to Mumbai. In fact, Joe holds the secret to the success of the main hero. Please read the book to unlock the details. ON THIN ICE is a story about an Indian-American living in Utica, a small city in upstate New York. Winters form the backdrop for his varied sporting interests - skiing, ice hockey, and curling. The novel describes how this former resident of the tropics learns, adapts and excels at these sports. His curling team, comprising Americans of different ethnic backgrounds, advances in the U.S. curling league. Team Utica becomes Team USA. They defeat the Canadians in the North American championship. The Uticans take on the Russians who are the European Champions. The Continental Cup gathers national and world attention, a repetition of the "Miracle on Ice" event at New York's Lake Placid twenty-five years earlier. Team USA receives accolades from across the U.S. and various ethnic groups which honor the team members who share their heritage. The Indian player additionally goes on to accept tributes from his birthplace of Mumbai (Bombay), where the secret to success is discovered. The funniest-serious East meets West novel you'll ever read. The novel blends U.S., Indian, medical and sports-related humor. The story highlights: European and Asian ethnic groups Asian-Indians in America and in India Cancer treatments and outcomes Physicians and Radiation Oncologists The charm of Mumbai The golden past of New York State And enjoy the competitive sport of Curling. ON THIN ICE by Meena Lawrence & Gilbert Lawrence The book may be available at your library The book is also available as an e-book Published by Booklocker.com, Inc. ISBN 1 - 59113 - 826 - 4 URL link at http://www.booklocker.com Or order from your favorite bookstore. Write with comments to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please feel free to forward this information to your colleagues, friends and relatives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | | | | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
