In the News
Becoming Goan
Here are a few of the newspaper and online stories about my book
Becoming Goan: A contemporary coming-home story. They discuss my motivations for writing the book as well as reviews and recommendations. You will find many thoughtful insightful questions and observations here.
Articles about
Becoming Goan
Herald Goa - Vivek Menezes
Michelle Mendonça Bambawale’s charming and unique book launch in Siolim, was an interesting illustration of the newly charged and changed-up post-pandemic cultural landscape of Goa.
Its Goa
Steve Antao writes “In her first attempt at writing a book, Michelle Mendonça Bambawale takes readers on an intimate journey through her life in her recently released “Becoming Goan”. The book talks about her life in Goa after she returned to the state and settled in her ancestral village of Siolim during the pandemic
Joao Roque Literary Journal - Selma Carvalho
I was at the centre of a Venn diagram. One circle held friends from school and college, all from different communities... The other circle I belonged to was a Goan Catholic community, which shaped who I am.
Gomantak Times
Michelle Mendonca Bambawale talks to GT about her recently released book, ‘Becoming Goan,’ a memoir of her experiences of restoring the house and in the process, returning to her roots
Herald Goa - Arti Das
Being here full-time is wonderfully different,” says Michelle. “I’ve experienced so many things first hand: how deeply connected Goans are to the land, the forests, the crops; the relationship with the seasons, the number of festivals celebrated every month, often with typical, traditional foods; how conservative and ritualistic the two major religions are.
Navhind Times - Christine Machado
Debut author Michelle Mendonça Bambawale narrates her journey of connecting with her roots, integrating into Goa, and learning about its unique traditions and culture in her new book ‘Becoming Goan’
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Book Reviews
Do read a few of the published book reviews