

Dollar Bahu by Sudha Murty
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Dollar Bahu by Sudha Murty is a poignant novel that explores the contrast between material wealth and emotional fulfillment. The story revolves around Vinuta, a humble and caring woman married to Girish, a middle-class bank clerk in India. In contrast, Girish's elder brother, Chandru, moves to the United States and earns in dollars, making him the "Dollar Bahu" (dollar daughter-in-law) of their mother, Gouramma. Enchanted by wealth, Gouramma showers love and admiration on Chandru's wife, Jamuna, while neglecting Vinuta's selfless contributions to the family. However, when Gouramma visits the U.S., she realizes that financial prosperity does not guarantee happiness and that the warmth of relationships is far more valuable than material riches. Through a compelling narrative, Sudha Murty beautifully highlights societal biases, family dynamics, and the true essence of happiness in this thought-provoking novel.