Summary of The Rice Mother

The Rice Mother is a novel by Rani Manicka that tells the story of a family of five generations of women in Malaysia. It follows the story of Lakshmi as she moves from India to Malaysia and struggles to make a life for herself and her family in a foreign land. As she and her descendants face poverty, illness, and tragedy, they also build a new life and learn to embrace their new culture. Along the way, Lakshmi discovers a strength and resilience in herself and those around her that she never knew existed. The Rice Mother is a story of courage and resilience, of hope and love, and of the power of strong women.