A Journey with Elsa Cloud – A mother and daughter odyssey through India –

” Journey with Elsa Cloud strts when Leila, the engaging narrator, receives a call from an estranged daughter who while living in the East, has become a student of Buddhism. Leila flies to India,and together mother and daughter travel through the subcontinent on an interior and exterior journey toward understanding culminating in a visit to the Dalai Lama.

Leila Hadley’s narrative interweaves richlyt textured descriptions with poignant childhood stories. With a gift for lyrical prose, a formidable storehouse of memories and anecdotes, and a rare exuberance, Leila Hadley has created a unique and unforgettable story.”