NRI - Softcover

Diana Carra; Dale Dias Verchick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1450567525 ISBN 13: 9781450567527

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2010

Synopsis

NRI is an eye witness to history account of a non-resident Indian whose childhood in Kuwait was interrupted by the Invasion and First Gulf War, returned to India she barely knew for her education before going on to a music career in Mumbai. NRI highlights the contributions non-resident Indians are making to human rights and mental health in the United States, where she presently works as a human rights advocate.

About this title

About the Author:

Dale Dias Verchick is an NRI who grew up in Kuwait, educated in India and works as Senior Intake Coordinator and Advocate for the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania. She is a professional jazz artist. Diana Carra is Dale's colleague, neighbor and writer-walli and author of Dawn at Dunnelson, Stube's Right Eye and Ghosts of the Living.

Review:

"I think everyone should read this book to understand that life is all about bouncing back." --Dr. Aziz A. Gopalani, Chief of Psychiatry, ASH, Pa

A riveting portrayal of the immigration story. . . the book was quite nostalgic for me and displayed the identity crisis many non-resident Indians face.'    Dr. Harcharn S. Mangat --Dr. Harcharn S. Mangat

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1450567525
• ISBN 13: 9781450567527
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 162