Prachi Gupta

An Indian American daughter reveals how the dangerous model minority myth tears families apart and wrecks mental health in this searing, brave memoir. How do we understand ourselves when the story about who we are supposed to be is stronger than our sense of self? What do we stand to gain—and lose—by taking control of our narrative? These questions propel Prachi Gupta’s heartfelt memoir, and can feel particularly fraught for many immigrants and their children, who live under immense pressure to belong in America. Family defined the cultural identity of Prachi and her brother Yush, connecting them to a larger Indian American community amid white suburbia. But their belonging was predicated on a powerful myth: that Asian Americans, and Indian Americans in particular, have perfected the alchemy of middle-class life, raising tight-knit, high-achieving families that are immune to hardship. Molding oneself to fit this image often comes at a steep, but hidden, cost. In They Called Us Exceptional, Gupta articulates the dissonance, shame, and isolation of being upheld as an American success story while privately navigating traumas invisible to the outside world. Gupta addresses her mother throughout the book, weaving a deeply vulnerable personal narrative with history, postcolonial theory, and research on mental health to show how she slowly made sense of her reality and freed herself from the pervasive, reductive myth that had once defined her. But tragically, the act that liberated Gupta was also the act that distanced her from those she loved most. By charting her family’s slow unraveling, and her determination to break the cycle, Gupta shows how traditional notions of success keep us disconnected from ourselves and one another—and passionately argues why we must orient ourselves toward compassion over belonging.

And Other Lies That Raised Us

They Called Us Exceptional

An Indian American daughter reveals how the dangerous model minority myth fractured her family in this “searingly honest memoir that manages to be at once a scalding indictment and a heartfelt love letter” (Scott Stossel, author of My Age of Anxiety). ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE SEASON: The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Bustle “In examining with boundless love the secrets and sorrows of one family, Gupta shows us the life-altering power of telling one’s truth.”—Megha Majumdar, author of A Burning How do we understand ourselves when the story about who we are supposed to be is stronger than our sense of self? What do we stand to gain—and lose—by taking control of our narrative? These questions propel Prachi Gupta’s heartfelt memoir and can feel particularly fraught for immigrants and their children who live under immense pressure to belong in America. Prachi Gupta’s family embodied the American Dream: a doctor father and a nurturing mother who raised two high-achieving children with one foot in the Indian American community, the other in Pennsylvania’s white suburbia. But their belonging was predicated on a powerful myth: that Asian Americans have perfected the alchemy of middle-class life, raising tight-knit, ambitious families that are immune to hardship. Molding oneself to fit this perfect image often comes at a steep but hidden cost. In They Called Us Exceptional, Gupta articulates the dissonance, shame, and isolation of being upheld as an American success story while privately navigating traumas invisible to the outside world. Gupta addresses her mother throughout the book, weaving a deeply vulnerable personal narrative with history, postcolonial theory, and research on mental health, to show how she slowly made sense of her reality and freed herself emotionally and physically from the pervasive, reductive myth that had once defined her. But, tragically, the act that liberated Gupta was also the act that distanced her from those she loved most. By charting her family’s slow unraveling and her determination to break the cycle, Gupta shows how traditional notions of success keep us disconnected from ourselves and one another—and passionately argues why we must orient ourselves toward compassion over belonging.

Meet Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: a fighter, a phenom, a changemaker. In 2018, AOC became the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress—and from that moment on, she’s continued to inspire millions of women, millennial voters, and progressives. Her commitment to speaking truth to power, her ability to shape national conversations through the use of social media, and her popularization of democratic socialism have made her a polarizing and fascinating political figure worthy of consideration. Drawing from her public interviews as well as author interviews with historians, former campaign volunteers, and campaign staff, AOC explores how a 28-year-old Latina democratic socialist and bartender from the Bronx ousted a ten-term Congressman against all odds. Featuring an array of her most inspirational quotes and brief explainers on some of her largest proposals, the biography seeks to demystify Ocasio-Cortez’s political rise and contextualize her win within this unique moment in US history, illustrating why her win was not a fluke, but rather a sign of the growing influence of the grassroots movements that she represents. Written by former Cosmopolitan.com and Jezebel politics reporter Prachi Gupta, AOC will inspire readers with Ocasio-Cortez’s remarkable life story and a clear and compelling look at who she is, what she stands for, and the movement that she’s energized.

Fighter, Phenom, Changemaker

A book featuring the success stories of 30 great leaders from across the 7 continents and 20 countries, who are not only shining their light in their respective fields but giving back to society as well. The stories talk about success, failure, not giving up and second chances. It motivates the youth to never be discouraged by hurdles or roadblocks. Every human being goes through hardships in life and the 30 participants who are now the pioneers of their fields and shining bright in their country once had a struggle story too. It's through the hard path that one becomes a star, reaching the top. It's not only a book but an inspiration for the world. Different nations, different ideas, and different dreams; weaved together in a unique book.

30 Shining Stars of the World 2022

Dhruv Gupta

You have probably tried losing weight at some point in your life, or at least thought about it. Well-meaning and well-intentioned articles, websites and ‘experts’ give out advice on losing weight through the latest research, ‘super’ foods or following ‘magical’ weight-loss techniques. This complicates the process and gives out conflicting information. What is lacking, then, is a coherent how-to which provides you with the pros and cons of healthy foods and foods which have ‘healthy’ claims attached to them, beverages and exercise. Losing It! fills in this gap with tips that are easy to tie into your daily life, resulting in long-term weight loss while gaining in nutrition and fitness. Faced with stores full of choices and the demands of a busy life, how do get together a balanced meal? What foods have empty calories and which ones really help you? Is bread bad for you? Should you not eat rice? What are the healthy choices you can opt for while eating out? Does going to the gym help? What’s holding back your weight loss? Losing It! addresses your everyday burning queries and concerns simply, and is chock-full of tips and suggestions for you to lose weight effectively. Informative and user-friendly, this is a book that will rest as easy in your bag or purse as on the bookshelf.

Losing It! Making Weight Loss Simple

This book has been published with all reasonable efforts taken to make the material error-free after the consent of all the co-authors. Co-authors of this book are solely responsible and liable or its content including but not limited to the views, representations, descriptions, statements, information, opinions, and references. The content of this book shall not constitute or be constructed or deemed to reflect the opinion or expression of the Publisher or Editor. The Publisher and Editor shall not be liable whatsoever for any errors, omissions, whether such omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause or claims for loss or damages of any kind, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising out of use, inability to use, or about the reliability, accuracy or sufficiency of the information contained in this book.

HEAVEN

﻿A book of quotes to motivate and uplift you. whenever you feel discouraged or sad, just pick this mini edition and get motivated within minutes. You have the power to achieve your dreams.

Words Wisdom

LET ME FLY

This anthology compiled by Prachi Gupta, with amazing co-authors aiming to boost the confident of an individual who wants to shine and sparkle in their life with their amazing talent It's basically a book which consist poems, quotes or tales which helps you to enhance your soul and makes you feel calm as a Butterfly...!!

BUTTERFLY

This anthology has been created & published under The Dreamers Studio Publication House encourages writers from different corners of the world. It contains original poems from 49 incredible writers & is assured to be free from plagiarism.

My Dad: Who Never Shows His Love

I am Blessed To Have You

The Moonlight

Sanchit Garg

Love strikes when you least expect it. Is it true? In the case of Radhika, maybe it did. She's all ready for a fresh start in a new city. She starts living with her cousin, Meera and a series of unexpected events starts to unfold which turns her life upside-down. She meets someone new, Rishi. He's very different from what she likes, yet intriguing. When everything is going smooth, a lover from the past, Sameer, suddenly re-appears. Now, she's torn between the past and the present. Adding to this craziness, appear two funny characters Zain and Nancy. They are cousins and work in the same office with Radhika. Also, in the picture is Radhika's aunt, a single lady in her fifties; who's way too much interested in Radhika's love life. While Nancy wants Radhika to date Sameer, her aunt wants her to pair up with Rishi. All entangled, no way out. Now, with both the males trying hard to get her, her life becomes more troubled.

Part One

Can't Help Falling in Love

Who says best friends can't be cruel, they are angels with horns.Radhika, a pretty and fun-loving girl has a best friend Nishi, a vexatious short girl who she met on the very first day of college. At the same college she met Siddharth, a happy go-lucky guy who is desperate for a girlfriend, Manas, a one - woman man and Sameer, the college hunk, who is never single for too long .All fortunately end up being in the same class.This college romance is about these 5 friends and their love stories. Nishi has a crush on almost every good looking guy. In the midst of helping her friend, Radhika always end-ups being in funny situations. Sameer, the bad boy tries hard on Radhika but she is really difficult to impress .Will he ever succeed? Is siddharth ever going to get a girlfriend?The story takes a whole new turn when emerges the main villain of the story, a dangerous mom. Will the love stories meet a happy ending or are they going to be doomed?This book is going to take you on a roller coaster ride of amusing events which has lots of drama and suspense .From the 5 main characters, one falls in the category of accidentally cupid and has a cupid's secret .There are lot of mysteries waiting to be solved .Read and find out what's the secret?About the authors:PRACHI GUPTA is an engineering graduate from K.I.E.T, Ghaziabad .When she's not hard at writing, she spends her time reading, chatting with her cousins ,watching movies- mostly of Jackie Chan, pretending to write, and hanging out with her friends .She is highly passionate of photography and travelling.SANCHIT GARG has done his B.Tech from IIT-Delhi, batch of 2015 .He was born and brought up in Ghaziabad .He loves writing suspense and in his free time he enjoy playing computer games and guitar.

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