Red Thread Briggs Bina
Red Thread Briggs Bina The rakhi is a sacred red thread in the Hindu religious tradition that a sister ties on her brother's right wrist, like a bracelet, or a wrist band for their safe keeping and…
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Red Thread Briggs Bina
The rakhi is a sacred red thread in the Hindu religious tradition that a sister ties on her brother's right wrist, like a bracelet, or a wrist band for their safe keeping and wellbeing during the festival of Rakshabandhan. In these modern times, the rakhi is tied on women's wrists too or, for that matter, anyone whom you want to protect. In return, the brother gives his sister a gift, sometimes of money.
The book details resilience, tenderness, kindness and gratitude. Bina Briggs, who arrived in the UK as a refugee from Uganda in 1972, shares a series of stories of life lessons, of love, strength and determination. You will find humour, failures, friendships and successes, experienced mainly by women.
Bina's mother, Indira, was the inspiration for this book. It shares her thoughts, entwined with those of Bina and her sister, and of some of the women whom she has admired. This book spans