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Bezig met laden... Confessions of an Indian Immigrant: Dawn of IT Opportunities in the Land of Promise (editie 2023)door Aithal (Auteur), Darshini (Illustrator)
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![]() Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The first book I read by Aithal was 'India was One', which is absolutely charming. Shortly afterwards, I learnt he is an Indian living in America. The question did vaguely cross my mind, 'I wonder how/why he finds himself in the US'. Well, now, from this very engaging and interesting account, I do! Fortunate to be in the path of opportunity, he didn't really have to overcome extreme adversity whilst building his new life in the US; it all worked out comparatively hassle-free for him. It was, yes, a big, big leap, a massive change of culture and very distressing to leave his nearest and dearest for a while, but a job, a (modest) income, some good friends and relatives were all instrumental in making his transition that bit easier. It's a very enjoyable 'memoir', learning how Aithal gradually fitted into his new way of life with his wife and family, and how he gradually adapted to the very different customs, family dynamics, food and way of life in the US. It's an easy read…Aithal engages the reader as if he or she is sitting right there beside him having a bit of a chitchat! Pop it on to your ereader…you won't regret it. ![]() ![]() On the other hand, I also had reflected back to me a host of assumptions many Indians (including myself) make before we arrive in the US -- ideas about gendered roles in cooking, commentary on a co-worker's body, etc. I suspect that the generation difference between the author's and mine also plays into some of this thinking. Regardless, these were unpleasant detours along the mostly enjoyable narrative of the book. While many FOBs (common diaspora lingo for Fresh off the Boat, aka brand-new immigrants) can probably see their triumphs and joys reflected back to them, I suspect those of us who came here as students in the more recent decades have had significantly different experiences. The universal themes of Indian grocery stores, the importance of community that can relate to our unique experiences, and the struggles of navigating sub-par healthcare and transit systems are probably abiding though. I suspect this would be a quick, fun read for Indian immigrants (or really, any immigrants) but I also sense an opportunity for people who have grown up in the US and are curious to learn about the nitty-gritty of the Indian immigrant experience. Your friends, coworkers or partners are probably immigrants and the task of uprooting yourself to start all over in a new-to-you society is not an easy one. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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