Planes, Trains, and Auto-Rickshaws A Journey through Modern India

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Planes, Trains, and Auto-Rickshaws A Journey through Modern India by Pedersen, Laura, 9781555916183
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  • ISBN: 9781555916183 | 155591618X
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Copyright: 5/1/2012

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"It is Pedersen's gift to be able to draw the reader into her world." Front Street Reviews "[Pedersen's] wicked, sarcastic, dry, self-deprecating sense of humor won me over and I absolutely loved it start to finish."Printed Page, of Buffalo Gal India today is a nation caught between the rich heritage of its past and the great economic potential of its future. In this witty and insightful book, journalist and author Laura Pedersen reveals the tensions and contradictions facing the emerging world power. In particular, Pedersen explores the roles of women and children in India today, providing insight into this important and often neglected issue. Part travelogue, part history, and part cultural reflection, Planes, Trains, and Auto-Rickshawsprovides an intimate glimpse of a nation at its turning point. It is a must-read for those who want to understand India beyond the headlines. Laura Pedersenhas written for The New York Timesand is the author of several books including Play Money, Going Away Party, Beginner's Luck(chosen as a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection), Buffalo Gal, and Buffalo Unbound. In 1994 President Clinton honored her as one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans. She has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Primetime Live, and The Late Show with David Letterman, and she writes for several well-known comedians. Pedersen lives in New York City.
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