Weather Permitting and Other Stories
Language: English
Published by Guernica Editions,Canada, CA, 2016
- Softcover
- New
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The stories in this collection centre around new immigrants ? spirited people who are prepared to leave their home and hearth to travel to distant lands to pursue their dreams of a better life. But often times there?s a reality check , and they are left to grapple with unexpected challenges of cultural shock, paucity of jobs, lack of Canadian work experience, absence of affordable daycare, and non-recognition of their educational credentials. Though the accounts are fictional they show the determination of new immigrants to survive on alien soil.
Seller Inventory # LU-9781771830560
- Title
- Weather Permitting and Other Stories
- Author
- Pratap Reddy
- Publisher
- Guernica Editions,Canada, CA
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1771830565
- ISBN 13
- 9781771830560
- Item weight
- 236 grams
Pratap Reddy's Weather Permitting & Other Stories delves into the lives of new immigrants as they navigate the complexities of cultural shock, job scarcity, and the challenges of building a life in Canada. These spirited characters leave behind their homes, hoping for a better future, only to face unexpected hurdles.
Through heartwarming and poignant tales, Reddy captures the determination of these individuals as they grapple with their new reality. Discover stories of resilience, adaptation, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Perfect for readers seeking multicultural fiction and Canadian immigrant stories.
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About the Author
An underwriter by day and a writer by night, Pratap Reddy writes about the angst and the agonies (on occasion the ecstasies) of newly arrived immigrants. Ramya’s Treasure is his first novel, having previously published the short story collection Weather Permitting & Other Stories with Guernica. He lives in Mississauga with his wife and son.
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