The true story of Maya recounts thirty-five years in the life of a remarkable and inspiring woman. Her uplifting story is typical of many women born in India in the 1950s through the 1970s. It tells of exacting societal expectations, control, and limitations. Ultimately, it is also the story of how Maya gradually overcomes tremendous obstacles, mastering herself in order to lead a fulfilling and productive life. A teenaged Maya endured being parlayed into marriage with a complete stranger, who is grossly misinterpreted to Maya s family. She is subsequently whisked away to the new nation of...