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Julie & Kishore Paperback – September 13, 2014

by Carol Jackson (Author)

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Julie - a Kiwi girl, a red headed, freckle faced, plain Jane longed to wear a white wedding dress and see her handsome groom waiting for her as she took her walk up the aisle. She was waiting to find her Mr Right - then she met and fell for Kishore, a boy from India who had been in New Zealand for two years. Despite her reservations she decides to go out with him. In doing this, was she going against all that was deemed acceptable? How would her parents react? If their relationship blossomed would Kishore's very traditional Indian family accept an English girl into their family? Can their love survive?

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Reviewed by Tracy A. Fischer for Readers' Favorite

In this sweet, enchanting love story, we are introduced to two wonderful characters in Julie and Kishore. Author Carol Jackson writes in such a way that I truly felt that I knew both of them, and I grew to care deeply for them and their relationship. Exploring themes of racism and the challenges of creating inter-cultural families, Julie & Kishore is first a wonderful romance, and then serves to make the reader think about the challenges that such couples face.

This book would be enjoyed by any reader who loves romances, sweet stories with great characters, and thought provoking books that don't shy away from exploring cultural differences. I see that this book is planned to be the first in a series, and I very much look forward to reading the next by this promising author.

This is a great read. Many of us don't know a lot about Indian culture but with the growing cosmopolitan population of New Zealand, inter-marriage between races isn't that unusual. In the 1980's, of course, this was very unusual.
I look forward to reading more of Julie & Kishore's life.

It was so well written and so easy to read.. Love your story. Congrats. Must get hold of your next, you've definitely got a talent for writing.

Have finished your book. Wow! I felt your terror being lost at the markets, and can't imagine how surreal your wedding must have been.

About the Author

I am born, bred and live in Auckland, New Zealand. In real life, just like my books, I am married to an Indian man. My husband and I have been together for more than twenty years. Friends and family urged me to write a book about us, finally I found the time. Julie & Kishore is loosely based on my life, although I have changed too much of the content to call it non-fiction. I have written two books, Julie & Kishore and the sequel, Julie & Kishore - Take Two. I am currently writing a third, Nina's Art, which involves many of the same characters but is a different story.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Libertine Press (An Imprint of GMTA Publishing) (September 13, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0692262318
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0692262313
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.44 x 9.02 inches

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I live in Auckland, New Zealand where I was born and raised. My hubby was born in India and came to New Zealand in the late '80's. This is the subject of my first book, Julie & Kishore which is based on our lives, how we, as a couple faced being in an interracial relationship at that time.

My second book, Nina’s Art is about a famous artist who paints love portraits that are said to have not only enhanced but saved relationships. Chapter by chapter the diverse story of each couple she paints for is told.

I have now been married for more than twenty-five years and have two children who are young adults. We also have a Pomeranian dog called Louie, and his best friend is our ginger cat, Donny.

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Rachel B.

A Sweet Love Story

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016

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This is a sweet and tender love story about how two people from different cultures met and fell in love despite their differences. The author beautifully captures the excitement and promise of young love. Tidbits about Indian culture and customs add a bit of spice to the story. A good read for true romantics!

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Aurora

Interracial relationship with a happy ending, New Zealand meets India.

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2016

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Carol Jackson's novel describes a young girl just out of school who meets and is courted by an Indian immigrant to New Zealand. He has always wanted to marry an English girl and falls for the freckled redhead he sees occasionally in his office. After months of trying to get up his courage he gives her a flower, and the story begins. It may not be an autobiography but it feels like one. Carol Jackson describes with feeling every aspect of their relationship, particularly the reactions of her environment to the interracial relationship. Three to four decades ago the world was different and marriages between two so different cultures were unusual in this part of the world. Without going into the physical side of the romance, the kissing and desire which must have been there, she manages to get across the feelings and attraction they have for one another. There are plenty of descriptions of how she is called his jewel and lotus flower, how they long for and miss each other, much in the tradition of a romance. Carol Jackson's writing is fluid and suits the young person Julie well, being young and somewhat naive. I found the most interesting part was the description of India when Kishore takes his girlfriend along to meet his family. Jackson explains the cultural differences in great detail.

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Kerri

Julie and Kishore

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013

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A wonderful story of love and faith in each other, Made me Laugh and Brought tears to my eyes.
Great description of Time, Colour, Sounds and Taste while in India.

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Ree

A beautiful love story which gives you butterflies in stomach !!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2013

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A heart warming love story. Description of indian words and Indian things are so accurate . Author has done a beautiful job in explaining two cultures differences and similarities .this book took to my childhood and back to India same time. I highly recommend if ones like nice pleasant read.

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Tomoko Haines

Cutest love story I've ever read

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014

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Great book for someone who loves international cultures. Makes you smile and cry , a heartwarming love story !! A Real page turner .

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When a traditional girl does something non-traditional

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016

The novel reads like a memoir - because it is to a large extent a memoir, rooted in the author's personal experiences. Her heroine faces prejudices without bitterness. What I find refreshing is that the speaker/protagonist, for being a thoroughly modern, empowered Western woman, she is not an activist of any sort. She is not championing for interracial marriage but rather pursuing her own happiness, even it it means stepping outside the boundaries of what is common in her social circle. Not being a deliberate rebel by nature, she does not bask in the controversy that her relationship causes. She still craves the support of her biological family. Julie is tangible and real, as she is no stranger to hand-wringing, giggling, gossiping or tearing up. She's girly and sentimental and vulnerable. I applaud the author for not depicting her heroine as a cartoonish social justice warrier who walks with her middle finger pointing towards the sky and whose every action is directed against the proverbial "convention". Julie is a very orthodox girl - in the context of 1980s New Zealand - who does something slightly unorthodox. Let's be candid. Not all interracial marriages are the same. The differences are softened by the similarities in class. After all, Julie married an Indian boy from an upstanding family whose socioeconomic background was similar to hers. Would her parents be just as supportive if she were to marry a Maori? Historically, European-Asian and European-SouthAsian marriages have faced less scrutiny than European-African marriages.

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Jeanette Hight

Julia & Kishore

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2013

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This is a touching and true story of cross cultural love and commitment. A well written and easy to read book. Highly recommended.

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2015

very well written, a beautiful story with a happy ending. The cross cultural issues are well addressed. Took me back to the love of my life, although he is from Sri Lanka many of the traditions, family values, caste and beliefs are very close. I was very happy that Julie and Kishore were able to get by those barriers. Kishore's family seem amazing. Personally things did not work so well for us, the 'others' tore us apart. Though he is still and always will be the love of my life for over 30 years. Can't wait to read take two. :)

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Megan Gordon

A Sweet Story of Love Conquering Prejudice!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2019

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This is a wonderfully heart-warming story about the trials and tribulations an interracial couple faces and triumphantly overcomes in the name of love! Honestly such a sweet sweet story and I’m even more heart-warmed by the fact that it’s inspired by a real relationship - how sweet! (there’s no limit on how many times I can say sweet in one sentence, right? Sweet!)

I was immediately drawn to Julie’s level-headed but sassy personality and Kishore’s sweet yet quirky ways. The way the author breathes life into these characters and the others is incredible - I want to meet them all now! Considering the sheer number of characters that are actually featured in this story, there is never a moment where I felt confused or overwhelmed by any them. Each character has a distinct (but never in-your-face) backstory, and plays a key role in Julie & Kishore’s relationship in some shape or form. It feels so natural just like normal day-to-day life with your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbours!

One of my favourite parts of the story though is the fact that we’re not just simply spectators. The raw and emotional style of writing made me feel like I was truly living in all of the moments with Julie & Kishore - the weddings (OMG, my heart!), the marketplace in Delhi (Aghhhh!), and so many other moments just had me gripping onto the edge of my seat!

I’m very excited to read the sequel and see what’s next in store for Julie & Kishore! (Pardon the intended rhyme).

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