If Today Be Sweet

If Today Be Sweet is a novel that speaks of two cultures and their attempt at blending in a common household. The publisher's review writes, in part :"It is an honest but affectionate look at contemporary America—the sterility of its suburban life, the tinsel of its celebrity culture, but also the generosity of its people and their thirst for connection and communication".

This is a story of an Indian woman trying to make a new life for herself in suburban US. She is not used to the ways of her American daughter-in-law and the clashes between the women, and mirror the clashes between cultures and generations. What can be considered neighborliness in one culture can be considered interference in another, and this book describes the dilemmas that many immigrants face.

If Today Be Sweet would be a great book for a book club discussion. It has many thoughts that invite discussion between people. A wonderful read, though a bit marred by a 'pat' ending.