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#3  Episode 3 - Onion Tears by Shubnum Khan

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Shubnum Khan's heart warming novel follows three generations of Indian women living in Johannesburg as they navigate to overcome their unique trauma and finally come together as a family. Minor spoiler warning. Trigger warnings for this book include mental illness and suicide. This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
Season 1 / Episode 3 23 Jul English South Africa Books · Hobbies

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