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Not Quite Not White: Losing And Finding Race In America
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Winner Of The Ala Asian/Pacific American Award For NonfictionCaptivating... [A] Heartfelt Account Of How Newcomers Carve A Space For Themselves In The Melting Pot Of America.Publishers Weeklya Firstgeneration Immigrant'S Intimate, Passionate Look At Race In America (Viet Thanh Nguyen), An American'S Journey Into The Heart Of Notwhiteness.At The Age Of 12, Sharmila Sen Emigrated From India To The U.S. The Year Was 1982, And Everywhere She Turned, She Was Asked To Selfreport Her Race On Ins Forms, At The Doctor'S Office, In Middle School. Never Identifying With A Race In The India Of Her Childhood, She Rejects Her New Not Quite Designation Not Quite White, Not Quite Black, Not Quite Asian And Spends Much Of Her Life Attempting To Blend Into American Whiteness. But After Her Teen Years Trying To Assimilatewatching Shows Like General Hospital And The Jeffersons, Dancing To Duran Duran And Prince, And Perfecting The Art Of Jello Nobake Dessertsshe Is Forced To Reckon With The Hard Questions: What Does It Mean To Be White, Why Does Whiteness Retain The Magic Cloak Of Invisibility While Other Colors Are Made Hypervisible, And How Much Does Whiteness Figure Into Americanness?Part Memoir, Part Manifesto, Not Quite Not White Is A Searing Appraisal Of Race And A Path Forward For The Next Not Quite Not White Generation A Witty And Sharply Honest Story Of Discovering That Notwhiteness Can Be The Very Thing That Makes Us American.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Not Quite Not White'? A: The main theme of 'Not Quite Not White' revolves around the complexities of race and identity in America, particularly through the lens of a first-generation immigrant's experience.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Not Quite Not White'? A: The author of 'Not Quite Not White' is Sharmila Sen, who shares her personal journey of navigating race and identity after emigrating from India to the U.S.
- Q: How many pages does 'Not Quite Not White' have? A: The book 'Not Quite Not White' contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Not Quite Not White' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Not Quite Not White' published? A: The book 'Not Quite Not White' was published on August 28, 2018.
- Q: Is 'Not Quite Not White' a memoir or a fiction? A: 'Not Quite Not White' is a memoir that combines personal narrative with broader reflections on race and identity.
- Q: What awards has 'Not Quite Not White' received? A: The book has won the ALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Nonfiction, highlighting its significance in addressing Asian American experiences.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'Not Quite Not White'? A: Readers can expect a captivating and heartfelt writing style in 'Not Quite Not White', with a blend of personal anecdotes and insightful commentary on race.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from reading 'Not Quite Not White'? A: The book is particularly beneficial for readers interested in discussions about race, identity, and the immigrant experience in America.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Not Quite Not White'? A: The edition of 'Not Quite Not White' is unabridged.