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On Fri, 2007-06-08 at 21:43 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Subject: Re: [Goanet] In the land of pork eaters (By Domnic Fernandes) > My focus was on what was largely a Christian village in the 'Old > Conquests' > of Goa. In this context, the statement is accurate. Yes, but you usually neglect to mention this simple fact. In fact, Margaret Mascarenhas' review of your book in GT points this out, as you repeatedly say 'all over Goa', 'in all Goan households', 'Goa' etc., without making it clear that you mean 'Catholic' Goa. This does not detract from the value of your book which is a good memoir of life as it was lived, but this tendency of Goa = Catholic Goa plays to Western stereotypes and does injustice to other communities in Goa. A little adjective -- 'Catholic' -- would solve this problem. -- Question everything -- Karl Marx ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
