Singapore and India: The Contrasting Backdrops of Shazma’s Journey

Have you ever felt like you were being pulled in two different directions? Maybe you had a chance to do something big and an opportunity to achieve your dreams, but it meant leaving behind a comfortable life that you love. This is exactly what happens to Shazma, the main character in the book “The Stars Light the Way” by Sucheta Raj Khanna.

Shazma lives in Singapore with her husband, Nikhil. Her life in Singapore is stable and comfortable. She has built a good life there, and everything feels safe and familiar. Singapore is a modern city where things move quickly, and Shazma enjoys the routine and security it brings.

But then, Shazma receives an amazing offer, a prestigious job in the Indian Parliament. This is a dream opportunity, something that could change her life forever. However, taking this job means leaving behind her home in Singapore and the life she has created with Nikhil. It is a difficult choice, and Shazma feels the weight of it deeply. She knows that moving to India would mean starting over in a place that is very different from Singapore.

India is where Shazma grew up. It is a country full of history, traditions, and memories from her childhood. Life in India moves at a different pace, and the culture is not the same as in Singapore. The offer to work in Parliament not only brings her back to her roots but also makes her think about where she truly belongs. Should she stay in the life she knows, or take a risk and return to her homeland and connect to her roots?

As Shazma tries to make this big decision, something unusual starts to happen. She begins to notice mysterious signs from her late father, SR. These signs remind her of her childhood in India and make her feel connected to her past. It feels as if her father is guiding her, helping her see what is important and what she really wants in life. These moments make Shazma reflect on her dreams, her fears, and the things that matter most to her.

Shazma has to think about her own career goals, her relationship with Nikhil, and what her family expects from her. She is caught between wanting to achieve something great and wanting to keep her personal life safe and happy.

Will Shazma stay in Singapore, where life is familiar and steady? Or will she take a leap of faith and move to India for this exciting new job and a chance to reconnect with her past? Her journey is full of tough choices, family connections, and a little bit of mystery. With her father’s wisdom guiding her, Shazma must decide which path will truly light her way.

If you like stories about big life decisions, family connections, and a touch of the unknown, you should definitely read “The Stars Light the Way”.