INDIAN BY CHOICE - Hardcover

Amit Dasgupta

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8183281362 ISBN 13: 9788183281362

Publisher: Wisdom Tree Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

This book tackles the complex theme of identity; it is a journey of self-discovery through the myriad human relationships that help us to see things in perspective and in context. Written in the form of a graphic novel, it tells the story of Mandy - a second generation Indian born and brought up in Chicago. He is as American as they come - hot dogs, French fries, baseball and a love of all things American. He is, of course, no different from his clones who are in several other parts of the world - England and Australia, the Netherlands and Canada. They blend with their surroundings by assimilating the culture of their adopted home and denying their Indian roots and heritage. In the case of the hero of the book - he has even changed his name from Mandeep to Mandy. Then goes on to capture his metamorphosis during a forced trip to India, at the end of which he chooses to be an Indian by choice.

About this title

About the Author:

Amit Dasgupta is a serving Indian diplomat, whose professional work has taken him to several countries where he has had the opportunity to meet and interact with a number of persons of Indian origin. He is an Indian by birth and by choice; his hobbies range from cooking to photography and chess to writing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wisdom Tree Publishers
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 8183281362
• ISBN 13: 9788183281362
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 100