They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us

by Prachi Gupta

Book Overview

"In this vulnerable and courageous memoir, Prachi Gupta takes the myth of the exceptional Indian American family to task."--The Washington Post

"I read it in one sitting. Wow. It aims right at the tender spot where racism, sexism, and family dynamics collide, and somehow manages to be both searingly honest and deeply compassionate."--Celeste Ng, New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593442989
• ISBN13: 9780593442982
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.4"