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Title details for A Good Indian Girl by Mansi Shah - Available

A Good Indian Girl

by Mansi Shah
Soneela Nankani
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From the bestselling author of The Direction of the Wind and The Taste of Ginger comes an immersive, fun and heartfelt novel about a disgraced Indian American divorcée who spends a summer in Italy, reconnecting with her passion for cooking and reckoning with cultural expectations to make the choice of a lifetime.
Life's more fun when you ditch the recipe.
Jyoti is the "perfect" Indian American daughter: She stayed out of trouble, looked after her younger sisters, and married a man her parents approved of. So when her husband, Ashok, pushes her to quit her dream job as head chef to focus on conceiving, she obliges, knowing this will please her parents—only for Ashok to leave her when she cannot carry to term. Now unemployed, childless, and divorced, a disgrace to her Gujarati family, Jyoti books a ticket to Tuscany for the summer to visit her best friend (and fellow social outcast), Karishma.
Carbs, chianti, and la bella vita slowly restore Jyoti's confidence, inspiring her to experiment with Indian-Italian fusion recipes. But when she unexpectedly goes viral for her impromptu cooking vlogs—and candid vent sessions—her gossiping aunties have a field day. And when a shocking reveal comes to light, Jyoti must choose between family acceptance, a fulfilling career, and even motherhood, all before the summer ends...
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  • Release date

    September 3, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9781488231865
      • File size: 293154 KB
      • Duration: 10:10:43

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Soneela Nankani's narration adds depth and charm to this unique take on a woman's divorce forcing her into discovering her resilience. When dutiful Jyoti, at her husband's request, quits her job and then fails to have their baby, he divorces her, and she finds herself truly at rock bottom. Through Nankani's skilled performance, Jyoti's journey from conformity to empowerment comes alive with moments of heartbreak, humor, and triumph. Nankani captures Jyoti's turmoil and conveys her growing confidence as she finds her voice in Tuscany. Nankani's ability to shift characters, accents, and emotional tones keeps the story engaging and relatable. Her warm delivery enhances the listener's connection to Jyoti's quest for balance among her family, career, and true self. M.R. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine

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