JENNIEMAE ANI JAMES

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Translator: Dulari Deshpande

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: April 2025

• ISBN: 9789357209533

• Pages: 256

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

📝 About The Book

In this deeply moving and emotionally charged memoir, The Heartfelt Friendship explores the remarkable and unlikely bond between two individuals from vastly different worlds: an eccentric, aloof white mathematical genius and an uneducated African-American housekeeper. Set against the backdrop of the 1940s and 1950s, the story delves into the transformative friendship that blossomed between them, despite the societal barriers of race, education, and class.

The book beautifully highlights the contrasts and connections between the characters, making it a poignant narrative of overcoming differences and forming a profound understanding of one another. It takes readers on an unforgettable journey through their personal growth, shared moments, and the quiet yet impactful lessons they learn from each other.

Translated into Marathi by Dulari Deshpande, this memoir offers a touching reflection on humanity, kindness, and the power of unlikely friendships that transcend boundaries. Perfect for readers who appreciate stories that delve into the depth of human connection and the beauty found in unconventional relationships.