Unabashed

by Niyati Tamaskar

Discover the power of empathy, value of community, currency of hope, and strength of advocacy—as told by a breast cancer survivor, woman of color, immigrant, and advocate for change, Niyati Tamaskar.

Niyati’s own breast cancer journey and unique cultural history as a successful immigrant from India living in the US, positions her as a one-of-a-kind, deeply authentic voice. While others have journeyed through cancer, she is brutally honest about how messy survivorship can be.

Each of us carry a unique set of often-hidden scars. Niyati shares wisdom, without portraying herself as knowing all the answers. The book feels like a conversation over coffee.

Niyati wears vulnerability as a badge of honor throughout her writing. She owns her bouts of anxiety and personal fears with elements of humor that bring the necessary levity to a topic that can feel scary and shameful at times to accept. Above all, this is the human story—one which Niyati spotlights as belonging to us all.

196 pages, Paperback

Published May 18, 2021

About the author

Niyati Tamaskar is an advocate for women in technology and engineering. She has spent her professional career developing electronic controls for a variety of machine applications and natural gas engines. She works as a technology planner at Cummins Inc., managing programs related to sustainability and energy security. Her passion for engineering extends to her work as regional leader of Center for Women in Technology (CWiT) North America. She promotes STEM education and strives to prioritize engineering careers among minorities.

Niyati immigrated to the United States from India in 2001. She lives in Columbus, Indiana, with her husband and their two children. Her hobbies include cooking, traveling the world and writing. She has authored a book called Unafraid: A Survivor’s Quest for Human Connection, a memoir about her cancer journey and the challenges of being a young survivor. All proceeds of the book are donated to the American Cancer Society.