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288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 22 August 2023
They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us by Prachi Gupta is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt the weight of imposed expectations, struggled with the complexities of identity, or navigated the delicate balance of cultural heritage and personal truth, making it a powerful and relatable choice for readers who value self-discovery, empathy, and healing.
Description
An Indian American daughter reveals how the dangerous model minority myth fractured her family in this searing, brave memoir.How do we understand ourselves when the story about who we are supposed to be is stronger than our sense of self? What do ...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 88%
reflective: 76%
sad: 73%
challenging: 52%
dark: 44%
tense: 31%
informative: 27%
inspiring: 26%
hopeful: 13%
funny: 2%
adventurous: 1%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicide attemptModerate
Racism, Physical abuse, Sexual assaultMinor
Rape, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts
288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 22 August 2023
They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us by Prachi Gupta is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt the weight of imposed expectations, struggled with the complexities of identity, or navigated the delicate balance of cultural heritage and personal truth, making it a powerful and relatable choice for readers who value self-discovery, empathy, and healing.
Description
An Indian American daughter reveals how the dangerous model minority myth fractured her family in this searing, brave memoir.How do we understand ourselves when the story about who we are supposed to be is stronger than our sense of self? What do ...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 88%
reflective: 76%
sad: 73%
challenging: 52%
dark: 44%
tense: 31%
informative: 27%
inspiring: 26%
hopeful: 13%
funny: 2%
adventurous: 1%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicide attemptModerate
Racism, Physical abuse, Sexual assaultMinor
Rape, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts