New Books in Asian American Studies

Breaking Out: An Indian Woman's American Journey

Jul 31, 2023
Guest Padma Desai, an Indian woman with an academic journey from India to America, shares her story of breaking free from traditional constraints, navigating assimilation in American society, and achieving academic success. She reflects on her upbringing, culture shock at Harvard in the 1950s, and the impact of key figures on her journey.
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