“But death, too, had the power to awe, she knew this now-that a human being could be alive for years and years, thinking and breathing and eating, full of a million worries and feelings and thoughts, taking up space in the world, and then, in an instant, become absent, invisible.”
This book is a collection of short stories that delve into the complexities of life in the United States for immigrants and their descendants. The narratives explore themes such as cultural adaptation, the struggle for belonging, and the intricate relationships within immigrant families. more
Jhumpa Lahiri is an Indian-American author known for her insightful exploration of immigration and multiculturalism. Her works often focus on the inner world of second-generation immigrants, delving into themes of identity, belonging, and cultural conflict. Born on July 11, 1967, Lahiri graduated from Brown University and received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University. more
“who knows your silence is screening some back stage trouble for me as I have spoken truth .”
“How can you expect humans to be fair, if life itself is unfair!”