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Two books examine masculinity and mental health in immigrant families

Two books examine masculinity and mental health in immigrant families

FromNPR's Book of the Day


Two books examine masculinity and mental health in immigrant families

FromNPR's Book of the Day

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Sep 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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.
Released:
Sep 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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