The Day My God Died: A Mother’s Journey of Love, Loss, and Life
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The Day My God Died: A Mother’s Journey of Love, Loss, and Life

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The Day My God Died: A Mother’s Journey of Love, Loss, and LifeThe Day My God Died: A Mothers Journey of Love and Loss is a profoundly touching retrospection on the grief of losing a child. Poems in this collection explore themes of reflection, loss, and our connection to the divine, nature, the cosmos, and mortality. There is no timeline for healing; the wounds of despair can last a lifetime. Dealing with the loss of her own daughter, poet Chandramukhi Ganju lays her soul bare on the page, her feelings

The Day My God Died: A Mother’s Journey of Love and Loss is a profoundly touching retrospection on the grief of losing a child. Poems in this collection explore themes of reflection, loss, and our connection to the divine, nature, the cosmos, and mortality. There is no timeline for healing; the wounds of despair can last a lifetime. Dealing with the loss of her own daughter, poet Chandramukhi Ganju lays her soul bare on the page, her feelings overflowing from her heart as she struggles to find coherence in the traumatic and some buoy to keep her afloat in the storm. Through carefully crafted poetry, Ganju weaves a tapestry of introspection and contemplation, inviting readers to explore the beauty and complexity of existence.

About the Author

A lawyer by training, a poet by temperament, a social worker by conviction, and a culinary expert by interest, Chandramukhi (Chandra) Ganju is a dynamic individual. Originally from the captivating landscapes of the Kashmir Valley in India, she now calls Florida, USA, her home, having relocated over three decades ago due to the mass exodus in Kashmir. In addition to her poetry, Chandra has authored a bestselling cookbook, Koshur Saal. Beyond her creative pursuits, Chandra is the founder of the "Holding Hands Foundation," a non-profit organization with a noble mission: "Never Endure Hurt Alone" (NEHA). As its president, she dedicates herself to alleviating the suffering of those facing cancer pain and their caregivers, embodying her unwavering commitment to serving and supporting others.

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“A mother's grief entering like a splinter in the flesh, creating a cascading tributary of love and loss and the gossamer of life around it.”

 -Rahul Pandita, Author, Journalist

“Thank you, Chandramukhi Ganju, for becoming the spoken voice for so many unspoken feelings of those of us who have lost a child. I read her book again and again, and, somehow, felt better, and comforted.”

-Rathna Kumar, Artistic Director, Anjali Center for Performing Arts

 “The Day My God Died is a hauntingly beautiful tribute that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the profound ache of loss. A timeless testament to the enduring bond between mother and child, a poignant journey through the depths of despair and the flickering light of hope. In this collection, grief becomes poetry, and love becomes eternal.”

 -Sunanda Vashisht, Author and Columnist

“This poignant work invites us to reflect on the fragility of existence, the power of love and enduring light of those we hold dear. Every poem is a reminder that love never truly fades- it transforms into deeper love.”

-Padma Shri Manoj Joshi Award Winning Actor, Vice-president of the Bombay Art Society

“Best wishes Chandramukhi Ganju, your poems enhance the healing process by motivating readers to navigate their own journeys of remembrance and resilience.”

-Gulshan Grover, Award Winning Actor and Film Producer

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Sandy Worchester
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
noir
Format: Kindle
Always the last person you can think of is the murderer. The same with this book also. I love learning about new cultures and you can learn some things about Chinese culture from this book. So interesting
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
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Heather Harrington
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 3
Pretty good
Format: Hardcover
In 1932, Lulu Wong made a name for herself by leaving Chinatown and becoming a Hollywood star. Most girls who look like her don't get lead roles, so Lulu is the pride of her neighborhood. So everyone is shocked when Lulu's body is found in a local stable far from her Beverly Hills home by her friends, sisters May and Gemma. The girls know that the police won't look too hard into the murder, so they decide to take matters into their own hands. As they investigate, the sisters discover a plot to frame Chinatown as a den of iniquity that should be demolished in favor of constructing a new train station. May and Gemma soon find themselves in a race against time to not only find justice for their friend but save their neighborhood, all while being targeted by a killer. I've only read a few books by Lee, but they've all been winners. I love her style when it comes to YA historical fiction. She crafts compelling plotlines that include real issues of the time with characters you can't help but root for. I liked both our main characters. May was more logical and reserved, while Gemma was a spitfire, but they balanced each other perfectly. I liked how we got both of their POVs, but I did enjoy Gemma's slightly more because I loved her gumption. I thought the mystery was well-paced and kept me intrigued. I had no clue how it would play out, and I liked how Lee wrapped it all up. It did drag a bit in the middle, but overall, I thought it was entertaining.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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J. Kuntze
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 4
not as good but nearly there
Format: Kindle
I had hoped that Kill Her Twice would grab my attention in the first few pages and not let go till the very end (like her other books I have read), but this one had a very. Slow. Start. The mystery of the death of a young Chinese starlet in California in the early 1900’s is the catalyst that starts everything: new characters are continuously introduced, their motivations becoming clear and murky and clear again several times before the last quarter of the book. But. The last quarter (finally) had me hooked.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
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Annick
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent
Format: Hardcover
Another wonderful book by this great author. I love the stories, but also her style and her sense of humor.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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Hailey
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 4
YA historical murder mystery
Format: Hardcover
3.5 stars What I Liked: -Character voices seems to be once of Lee's writing strengths. From the start of the book, Gemma and May's voices sparkle on the pages. Gemma herself seemed to be a little stronger of a character, but I think that's because she had a more spunky, active personality. -The positive sister relationship made me happy. So often, I feel like siblings don't appear in fiction, or if they do they just fight with each other. I liked how all of the Chow sisters worked together, and the positive family relationships in general. What I Struggled With: -Something about the mystery fell flat and I was left wanting more. I can't pin my finger on exactly why I felt that way, but it might have had to do with how Gemma and May solved the murder. They honestly don't really see it coming or put together many clues until the end. When the murderer revealed everything, I could see the crumbs that had been foreshadowed--but I think that they needed something /more/ to make them work. - I'm glad that Gemma and Freddie didn't end up together. I'm not entirely sure of what the age difference was, but since he'd already graduated med school and seemed to have been a doctor for a while, I'm guessing it was fairly large. Because of the age gap, I was a little uncomfortable with the relationship that seemed to grow between them. I don't think it would have bothered me if just Gemma had a crush, but Freddie seemed to like her as well. But as I already said, they don't end up together. Overall: I enjoyed Kill Her Twice. But I was a little disappointed in mystery side of it. Yes, Gemma and May are solving a murder, but the mystery seemed to fall a little flat. However, Lee's abilities in writing characters shine. Cautions: three instances of swearing; one blasphemy; light romance; one kiss; brief, moderate violence; non-descriptive mentions of poisoning; two minor characters are discovered to be gay, referenced briefly; an unmarried character is discovered to have been pregnant, which is referenced multiple times ; several Bible verses are taken out of context and twisted (I received an eARC through NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.)
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2025

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