'Vibrant, moving and diverse stories of shape-shifting between cultures.
‘To be Indian growing up in Australia is to tread the narrow line between here and there, to constantly code-switch and navigate between filling the needs and aspirations of your family, your community – and yourself.’
‘Indian-Australian’ is not a one-size-fits-all descriptor. Given the depth and richness of diversity of the Indian subcontinent, it is fitting that its diaspora is similarly varied.
'Growing Up Indian in Australia reflects and celebrates this vibrant diversity. It features contributions from Australian-Indian writers, both established and emerging, who hail from a wide range of backgrounds, religions and experiences. This colourful, energetic anthology offers reflections on identity, culture, family, food and expectations, ultimately revealing deep truths about both Australian and Indian life.' (Publication summary)
'I'll admit, I felt apprehensive when I first found out about this book.
'Growing up in Australia, I found that "being Indian" was often stereotyped as speaking Hindi and being obsessed with Bollywood.'
'Growing Up Indian in Australia is a beautifully curated collection of firsthand stories on the diasporic experience. Edited by Aarti Betigeri, the book features various perspectives that offer nuance to an often-singular mainstream narrative.' (Introduction)
'Growing Up Indian in Australia is a beautifully curated collection of firsthand stories on the diasporic experience. Edited by Aarti Betigeri, the book features various perspectives that offer nuance to an often-singular mainstream narrative.' (Introduction)
'I'll admit, I felt apprehensive when I first found out about this book.
'Growing up in Australia, I found that "being Indian" was often stereotyped as speaking Hindi and being obsessed with Bollywood.'
