Manjushree Thapa’s "All of Us In Our Own Lives" follows Ava Berriden, a Canadian lawyer adopted from Nepal, as she leaves her past behind to forge a new life in Kathmandu. Navigating the complex world of international aid, Ava’s journey intertwines with locals like Indira Sharma, a leading gender expert, and the ambitious village girl Sapana Karki. A fateful encounter with Sapana’s half-brother, Gyanu, sets in motion a chain of events that profoundly alters their lives, exploring the unexpected ways strangers connect amidst individual quests for purpose and belonging.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore the intricate and often cynical realities of the international aid sector in Nepal.
• Gain insights into contemporary Nepal, touching upon the aftermath of the 2015 earthquake and the drafting of its new constitution.
• Discover a moving narrative about identity, belonging, and the profound impact of human interconnectedness.
• Engage with a cast of compelling characters on their personal journeys, whose paths fatefully intersect.