Reena and Nikesh are awash with joy as the birth of their first baby approaches. Nik is an affectionate and attentive husband with an involved and ever-present extended family. Reena’s family situation is not as rosy, but she is eager to expand her family. When the new baby finally makes an appearance, every fear any expectant mother may have felt is experienced through Reena. The baby is very sick and the prognosis is not good. To complicate the tragic situation, Nik has a particularly pernicious family member that is shameless about throwing around her faith to manipulate others. Grief is compounded when Nik and Reena’s marriage is put in jeopardy.
Teeming with Gujarati culture and steeped in tradition, Where Have We Come – A story of love, loss and family proves to be exactly that. Reena and Nik begin the story so filled with love and joy that it feels like a fairy tale. Then comes the sharply felt and poignantly written heartbreak and loss. And no matter our culture, we all have relatives that deliver plenty of cringe-worthy moments and others that bring us comfort and security. In case the heartbreak that sings from the pages isn’t enough for you, Saz Vora includes a custom playlist available on Spotify to enhance and deepen the emotional experience and make you live the turmoil with Reena. Where Have We Come is sincere and raw, a real tear-jerker. Saz Vora provides honest insight into the prejudices and trials that haunt couples from different backgrounds and highlights the value of both loyal friends and dedicated family when dealing with depression and insecurity that comes with adversity.
