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They don't understand why I want to take such a risk. These reactions don't surprise me. A transformation, especially one that is deliberately sought… - Jhumpa Lahiri
" "They don't understand why I want to take such a risk. These reactions don't surprise me. A transformation, especially one that is deliberately sought, is often perceived as something disloyal, threatening.
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About Jhumpa Lahiri
Nilanjana Sudeshna "Jhumpa" Lahiri (born July 11, 1967) is an Indian-American novelist, short story writer, and Pulitzer Prize winner.
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Also Known As
Birth Name:
Nilanjana Sudeshna
Native Name:
ঝুম্পা লাহিড়ী
Alternative Names:
Jūmpā Lāhīrī
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Nilanjana Svadeshna Lahiri
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Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri
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Jhumba Lahiri
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