“Are these lessons for everyone?” Yes; and they make for interesting reading.  So much is said in a single line…  These stories delight in many ways.  They provide an array of views through a mosaic of characters from different generations and social spheres. Their positions and postures are finely drawn… Every detail is for a purpose… Always present is a lively, active, questioning spirit.

In 15 insightful but mostly sad stories, Baldwin examines the bruises and wounds endured by immigrant Sikhs learning how to live in English-speaking North America… Baldwin writes with seeming ease about life in both North America and India.  She devotes loving attention to details of tradition and culture… They are both emotionally and politically loaded, both sweet and sour… English Lessons is a fascinating collection rich in cultural insight.  These are life lessons worth sharing.