They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us by Prachi Gupta

They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us

Prachi Gupta

288 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

nonfiction memoir informative reflective sad medium-paced
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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.

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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 ...

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4.5
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Moods

emotional: 88%

reflective: 76%

sad: 73%

challenging: 52%

dark: 44%

tense: 31%

informative: 27%

inspiring: 26%

hopeful: 13%

funny: 2%

adventurous: 1%


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73% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
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