“I am scared of the photo studio. I am scared of the telephone. Scared of anything outside our apartment. Scared of the people in their big fur hats. Scared of the snow. Scared of the cold. Scared of the heat. Scared of the ceiling fan at which I would point one tragic finger and start weeping. Scared of any height higher than my sickbed. Scared of Uncle Electric Current. "Why was I so scared of everything?" I ask my mother nearly forty years later. "Because you were born a Jewish person," she says.”
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Work
Little Failure: A Memoir
This memoir delves into the author's journey from his early life as an immigrant child to his development into a respected writer. The narrative is filled with humor and introspection, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of assimilation and self-discovery. more
Author
Gary Shteyngart
Gary Shteyngart, born on July 5, 1972, is an American writer known for his focus on immigration, cultural conflicts, and modern urban life, characterized by his humor and satire. more
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