30 is a Dirty Word

By Nishi Gulati

Nikki, a successful young woman studying to be a doctor, is suddenly deemed a failure for not achieving life's apparent mission. Not actually having known of this grail or been allowed to play are minor details. Life's goals have been flipped on a dime: goodbye education, hello to the only real achievement: marital bliss, preferably with a doctor. Nikki, on a ticking clock she never agreed to race against, navigates guilt-ridden tirades, a painstaking profile on an Indian matrimonial website, and her parents' wild tactics on this quest to beat the buzzer and "make it'' in this world. Based on real life, 30 Is a Dirty Word chronicles the absurd, tender, and deeply human moments of traversing identity, independence, and tradition with wit, warmth and biting honesty-all while feeling a little late to one's own life. It's a sharp, laugh-out-loud story about growing up, pushing back, and one young woman's journey to finding happiness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GKXB367C
• ISBN13: 9798218926120
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Bezuki
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"