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4.46 AVERAGE
4.46 AVERAGE
emotional
informative
reflective
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
This is an incredible book by an incredible woman. The writing is raw and emotional yet extremely informative. Gupta’s writing style is not something I’ve ever come across: this book is a well balanced cocktail of autobiography and informative. Beautifully structured. I cried and laughed and lamented with Prachi. Prachi became a friend to me through this writing. I don’t know how else to word it. If you only read one book for the rest of the year, please PLEASE let it be this.
emotional
medium-paced
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
This book felt like a roller coaster accident in slow motion. It's a story written in 2nd person to Prachi's mom. Unusual point of view. It worked. Somehow it felt more personable and relatable. Watching Prachi try to describe and understand her family ....brought back memories of my childhood.
The tone of the book kept me expecting to go to some dark places. Her relationship with father and description of her father make me sick. And her brother, Yush .. was crushing.
I wonder what happened to the family after this book was published? Did it open new dialogues? Maybe they were able to get off the rollercoaster.
The tone of the book kept me expecting to go to some dark places. Her relationship with father and description of her father make me sick. And her brother, Yush .. was crushing.
I wonder what happened to the family after this book was published? Did it open new dialogues? Maybe they were able to get off the rollercoaster.
Exceptional book. I think every girl and woman should read this memoir and hold each word close.
This is an exceptional book that deftly answers the question: how do we talk about the conflicts and foulness that we can't or shouldn't talk about with such grace and depth that I think it does all of us a disservice to not read it and discuss the contents of the memoir. Previously, I'd read Gupta's article 'Stories About my Brother', which I also recommend as it again thoughtfully exposes and answers the preceded question. This is not just a great book but one that is rather timely in its scope of exploring the intersections of the Model Minority myth, men's rights, and the ramifications that has on individuals.
Solid 4.5 stars. Great audio narration. So much of this was relatable to me on a personal level despite the cultural differences we share. The author was brave to write this and I feel seen by seeing her. “I am not done growing; I am just beginning.”