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On today’s episode, I’m excited to speak with Chai Sohan, the author of America Deconstructed. Her book follows the journeys of sixteen immigrants as they maneuver cultural differences, accents and uncomfortable situations while feeling a sense of belonging in America. Naseer was nine years old The post Ep60 – America Deconstructed – Chaithanya Sohan appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Chaithanya Sohan immigrated to America from India in 2001. She currently works as an Electrical Engineer in the Silicon Valley. Chaithanya graduated from San Jose State University with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University. https://www.csohan.com
In episode 16 we talk about Chaithanya Sohan’s book, America Deconstructed. We talk immigration, preserving your culture while becoming more American and tips on becoming traditionally published. Chai shares some of the struggles she experienced finding a publisher and where she found the people necessary for the stories that went in the book. To learn more about Chaithanya click this link https://www.csohan.com to pre-order the book go to amazon or click this link America Deconstructed https://www.amazon.com/dp/1628655526/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lCmDCbJEDGHGH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/astrid-ferguson/support
Chaithanya Sohan, co-author of "America Deconstructed," discusses the book’s stories of bravery, struggle, resilience and hope from the perspective of 16 first-generation immigrants. Though their experiences differ greatly, a common factor is the drive to find a sense of home and belonging in America. More at www.CSohan.comFeatured music is "World on Fire" by www.KwameBineaShakedown.com
Sarah interviews Chaithanya Sohan, co-author (along with Shaima Adin) of America Deconstructed. This collection of short stories tells of the journeys of 16 immigrants and their paths to America. Some of those journeys were easier than others, but each story tells of the challenges involved in leaving home and country to live somewhere entirely new.As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts.We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast NetworkAdvertise with UsWebsiteITunes FeedGSMC YouTube ChannelTwitterFacebookInstagramBlogDisclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.
ABOUT Naseer was nine years old when he escaped Taliban and fled Afghanistan with his mom and siblings. His story, “There are some people who are coming to take me away”, chronicles the resilience of a nine year old boy as he traveled from Afghanistan to America in his quest for the American dream. “I saw a ripe mango I’d like to pluck” showcases the love story of Chidiebere and Ifeyinwa, which begins in rustic Nigeria and culminates into a life in America. Their journey chronicles their struggles with language, culture and being African in America. In the story “ Kosovo, really...cool”, Lisian takes us through his journey to America and often being asked his identity in spite of being white. In the story “I am exotic, mocha, P-diddy”, Parag describes his journey from a young sixth grader who hid his attraction to boys in conservative India to embracing his sexuality in America. America Deconstructed follows the journeys of sixteen immigrants who have left their home countries in search of the American dream. The stories combine humor and emotions as the protagonists maneuver cultural differences, accents and uncomfortable situations while feeling a sense of belonging in America.