"THE NAMESAKE" (Quarter 4 Outside Reading choice)

I chose a novel by Jhumpa Lahiri who is an Indian writer, called "The Namesake." The central reason for choosing this book is it's critical acclaim, and also the recommendation from peers.  The novel is about an immigrant Indian woman's experience in America, and the challenges she faces, especially with her son, Gogol. "The Namesake" has won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for literature, and has more recently been made into a motion picture. The story seems very intriguing, and offers a lesson in culture, which I think makes it a good read. I Can't wait to get started.

-Grace :)