Abroad at Home

This is an anthology of works that were published on Desijournal. They offer a peek at the insider-outsider lives of modern-day immigrants from South Asia.

The authors offer their take on here, not there; they reflect on now, rather than then.

The portrait that emerges is more layered than the familiar one of loss and nostalgia.

The "Parenting", "Religion" and "Among the Locals" sections challenge the prevalent narrative of "circling the wagons." In the "Out of India" section the authors ponder how their lives continue to be colored by where they come from. The "Profiles" section offers the opportunity to get to know truly remarkable individuals. Last but not least, the short stories in the "Fiction" section tackle topics ranging from job loss to cultural and generational divides.