One day we'll all be dead and none of this will matter

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Scaachi Koul: One day we'll all be dead and none of this will matter (2017)

241 pages

English language

Published Aug. 1, 2017

ISBN:
978-1-250-12102-8
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OCLC Number:
988765333

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"In One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter, Scaachi Koul deploys her razor sharp humor to share all the fears, outrages, and mortifying moments of her life. She learned from an early age what made her miserable, and for Scaachi anything can be cause for despair. Whether it's a shopping trip gone awry; enduring awkward conversations with her bikini waxer; overcoming her fear of flying while vacationing halfway around the world; dealing with internet trolls, or navigating the fears and anxieties of her parents. Alongside these personal stories are pointed observations about life as a woman of color, where every aspect of her appearance is open for critique, derision, or outright scorn. Where strict gender rules bind in both Western and Indian cultures, leaving little room for a woman not solely focused on marriage and children to have a career (and a life) for herself"--

3 editions

Subjects

  • Social life and customs
  • East Indian Women
  • Humor
  • East Indians
  • Canadian Women authors
  • Anxiety
  • Social role
  • Biography

Places

  • Canada