American Chandra (A Novel in Progress)
Dr. Sunny Desai is caught between his disappointed immigrant parents and his disappointed eleven year-old son. No one is happy. Sunny's obviously a failure. Now what?
Authored by Sanjay Joshi
Few stories (if any) have been told about American-born, second-generation Indian-American parents who are now raising kids of their own. The Desai family’s story is one of inter-generational pressures, misplaced expectations, and tensions between Indian and American ways.
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I have been fortunate to work on this book with the encouragement of generous writers and teachers at the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, the Napa Valley Writers' Conference, Community of Writers Conference, and Lit Camp. I have also learned much from friends and family everywhere. Thank you to my wonderful writing community!
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Reading at the Napa Valley Writers' Conference (2 minutes)
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