The stark contrast between the two women focuses on their innate characters, on how they perceive the world about them and how they cope with limitations on their lives simply because they are female. The novel follows two women, Joy and Neema, from opposing social strata in Tanzania, both ambitious in each their own way, both intelligent and both with supportive parents.

I look forward to reading Susan DeWallen's new book, Distorted Vision that is sitting on my desk!Ĭrossing Paths is a compelling debut novel by San Diego writer, Susan Lewallen. Entertaining and thought provoking, the story provided more insight into global humankind so many of us seem to share the same values and emotions, and trials as women (rich or poor) no matter where we might live.

I think this story lends to fantastic discussion, therefore, it (along with the question the author presents at the end of the book) would make a terrific asset for a book club. A dramatic and heartfelt story written by a western, female, medical professional, the book embodies her witness to the challenges among the have and have-nots, particularly its women, and the devastating reality of corruption as a new nation takes hold. Other reviewers cite the plot well about the trajectory of two women living in the new nation of Tanzania. The making of a nation, its impact on a culture and its people, told through the lives of two womenĬrossing Paths was the first book in quite a while that I just could not put down.

Crossing Paths by Susan Lewallen