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Nectar in a Sieve shows the ignorance and also innocence of poor families in India. Most of India’s population is poor and therefore this book gives a clear understanding of the lives of most families in India. It is apparent that Indians live my the rules of “survival of the fittest,” but it seems that they focus more on survival itself rather than planning for the future to produce better lives for themselves. These …

…is still that optimistic attitude which helps them to survive. This book teaches the reader to appreciate the good things that he has been given in life and not to take for granted simple things like a filling meal at dinner time. The story provides hope for the poor families and inspires people to use the resources and gifts that they have been given for good. The strength of these people is to be admired.