The Chemistry Of Belonging: Stories Of Inheritance And Upbringing
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2025
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- Title
- The Chemistry Of Belonging: Stories Of Inheritance And Upbringing
- Author
- Raman, Neerja
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798308237037
- Item weight
- 2 pounds
- Dimensions
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A sweeping memoir that follows author Raman's life, from her youth in India to her new life in America .... Her reflections on identity hit upon many themes that are more relevant today than ever, including culture, tradition, child-rearing, immigration, and the sense of belonging. Raman gives readers much to think about when it comes to finding joy and beauty in ordinary
moments.
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Raman's memoir begins with the turbulent lives of her grandparents and parents in the political landscape of pre-independence India. Playful, and at times poignant, stories of an English-style education are juxtaposed with her parents' values. Through the choices they made and the hardships they endured Raman learns about the responsibility of privilege. Her father's lessons come couched in chemistry or sports analogies. Her mother's ethos draws upon India's rich literature to instill the value of lifelong learning. In America, Raman leans upon her inheritance of growing up without judgement amongst people of different religions, languages, and foods. In raising her children born in America, she appreciates that while inheritance provides the continuity of identity, upbringing must adapt to an ever-changing world.
About the Author:
Born and raised in India, Neerja Raman came to New York in 1970 as a graduate student in chemistry. She moved to California for her first job in biochemistry research. She was the first woman of Indian origin to be inducted into the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame. Her research in instrument-systems and digital imaging led to proving the viability and benefits of internet-based education and healthcare. Neerja Raman is also an award-winning author. Her non-fiction was featured in the category 'Books that Empower Women'. Her fiction novels have earned Writer's Digest Honorable Mention and Page Turner Finalist. Visit her at neerjaraman.com.
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