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A review by dancingbibliophile
So Now You Know: A Memoir of Growing Up Gay in India by Vivek Tejuja
4.0
Born in a Conservative Sindhi Family of Bombay, Vivek recalls the memories of his childhood and teenage years. He recounts that he was always close to the women of his family. He tells us how he had been scolded for dancing in a feminine way and the lasting impact it had on his conscience. During his growing years, he turned to reading books instead of playing outdoors.
His time in School wasn't pleasant either, where he had been bullied even by his close friends. But things seemed to get better once he joined college.
He mentions about his failed attempts at relationships with the help of a Dating Chat Rooms prevalent then!
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Once he came out, his dynamics with his friends and family changed alot! He, being very close to his mother, expected her to understand his identity, but even she couldn't acknowledge it.
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Though years have passed, many families in India still aren't ready to accept Homosexuality. There's a long way to go for Indians to come to terms with this phenomenon.
It's very brave of the Author to put forth his experiences in front of a society like India.
The writing is easy and it's a short and fast-paced book. I really loved the way Vivek has penned down his Journey with great flair. I felt like the book ended too soon!
Definitely, a Must Read!
His time in School wasn't pleasant either, where he had been bullied even by his close friends. But things seemed to get better once he joined college.
He mentions about his failed attempts at relationships with the help of a Dating Chat Rooms prevalent then!
✨
Once he came out, his dynamics with his friends and family changed alot! He, being very close to his mother, expected her to understand his identity, but even she couldn't acknowledge it.
✨
Though years have passed, many families in India still aren't ready to accept Homosexuality. There's a long way to go for Indians to come to terms with this phenomenon.
It's very brave of the Author to put forth his experiences in front of a society like India.
The writing is easy and it's a short and fast-paced book. I really loved the way Vivek has penned down his Journey with great flair. I felt like the book ended too soon!
Definitely, a Must Read!