Book description
A Spirited Leap from Mumbai to the Stage - A Memoir That Keeps You Laughing and Thinking
Zarna Garg's This American Woman is a riotous, heart-warmingly honest chronicle that feels like a late-night chat with an old friend who just happened to be a stand-up comic. From the moment she drops the "arranged marriage" bombshell-escaped at fourteen, survived the streets of Mumbai, and finally landed in Akron, Ohio-Garg keeps you hooked with her razor-sharp wit and unfiltered honesty.
What makes this book shine is how it blends the rawness of survival with the lightness of comedy. Garg's early chapters read like a diary full of "so-American" moments: reading the New York Times under a Mumbai streetlamp, debating with a 30-year-old neighbor about politics, and dreaming of a life where she could talk back without fear. Those scenes are both funny and deeply moving.
Her journey into America is no fairy tale either. She takes on roles that feel like a comic's sketch-dog-bite lawyer, over-the-top mom, Indian matchmaker-each one delivered with a punchline that exposes the absurdity of cultural expectations. The turning point arrives when she steps onto an open mic and discovers her true calling: making people laugh while being unapologetically herself.
Garg's narrative is peppered with practical life lessons wrapped in humor. Amy Poehler's praise-"A deeply honest and hilarious book about how you always win if you bet on yourself"-captures the essence of Garg's mantra: it's never too late to rewrite your story. Her journey proves that resilience, coupled with a willingness to laugh at yourself, can break even the most entrenched barriers.
In short, This American Woman is not just a memoir; it's an invitation. It encourages you to bet on yourself, embrace the chaos of new beginnings, and remember that every setback can become a setup for a better punchline. If you're looking for a book that will leave you laughing, crying, and feeling empowered, Zarna Garg delivers with style, substance, and a whole lot of chai-spilled truth.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience