Two books examine masculinity and mental health in immigrant families
Podcast: NPR's Book of the DayPublished On: Fri Sep 08 2023
Description: Today's episode is rooted in how the expectations of immigrant fathers affect their children. First, Khashayar J. Khabushani speaks with Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes about his novel I Will Greet the Sun Again, which follows a young Iranian-American boy trying to make sense of his identity and sexuality under a strict, sometimes violent, dad's care. Then, Prachi Gupta tells NPR's Leila Fadel about her memoir, They Called Us Exceptional, and how the intersection of racism and patriarchy contributed to her brother's tragic death.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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