From the Ganges to the Snake River First American Editi edition by Majumdar, Debu (2000) Paperback

by Debu Majumdar

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press In this eclectic collection of personal essays, Debu Majumdar gives a tender and amusing account of a stranger in a strange land.

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First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting observations about the "wild west" by a native of India raised in Calcutta. He lived a very urban life, even in the US, and accepted a job at INEL outside of Idaho Falls, ID. So he definitely was in the minority in customs, attitudes, and culture. Having lived in the area, I found his stories fascinating - a whole different view of SE Idaho. Worth the read, especially to someone familiar with the landmarks he mentions - Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Sho-Ban Indian Festivals, Mormon culture. He intersperses his recollections of his childhood and contrasts Eastern and Western lifestyles.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short memoir about India and Idaho. I knew Majumdar's son growing up, so reading this was probably much more interesting to me than for most.
Anyone with an interest in cultural perspectives would probably really enjoy this. It's well-written and contains lots of fascinating details.

[Gable Roth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would have to say it was closer to 2.5 stars. I really wanted to like this book, and there were many aspects of the book that I really did like, but overall it was kind of a downer. It was neat reading about my hometown through the eyes of an outsider. He had a lot of interesting insights.