Christy Lefteri's stories have a profound effect on me. There is such simple beauty and peace in her descriptions amidst violent or destructive settings. In this case, it is the migrating songbirds and their freedom as opposed to the hunting of these birds and the longing and loneliness of the characters. This is the story of Nisha ,an immigrant worker from Sri Lanka and her employer Petra. Petra is a single mom who employs Nisha and doesn't bother to get to know her thinking only of her as hired help for housekeeping and as a nanny to Petra's daughter. Nisha works from 6am to 7pm every day but Sunday leaving her with little time for friends or relationships and a small window to communicate with her daughter back home. When Nisha goes missing Petra begins to learn more about this woman who has been a huge part of her life for years but may as well be a stranger. Christy Lefteri shares a very personal look at those who are usually overlooked. This is the perfect choice for readers who are looking to expand their understanding of the world around us. 4 1/2 stars
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