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Born Confused
Author: Tanuja Desai Hidier

Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780613722353
Pages: 411
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Dimple's parents are from India and she's spent her whole life resisting their traditions. When her parents arrange for her to meet a "suitable boy," Dimple is sure she's hit rock bottom--until she finds herself liking him.

Dimple Lala doesn't know what to think. Her parents are from India, and she's spent her whole life resisting their traditions.Then she gets to high school and everything Indian is trendy. To make matters worse, her parents arrange for her to meet a "suitable boy." Of course it doesn't go well--until Dimple goes to a club and finds him spinning a magical web. Suddenly, the suitable boy is suitable because of his sheer unsuitability.Complications ensue. This is a funny, thoughtful story about finding your heart, finding your culture, and finding your place in America.