BOOK
Family Life.
Akhil Sharma · Fiction · 2014
"Family Life" by Akhil Sharma is a poignant account of an immigrant family's quest for the American dream in the suburbs of New Jersey. Through the lens of the Mishra family, whose lives are upended following a tragic accident, Sharma crafts a deeply moving narrative about survival, adaptation, and the complexities of familial bonds in a foreign land. The novel masterfully portrays the challenges and nuances of assimilation, with New Jersey serving as the backdrop to the family's struggles and achievements. Captivating and heart-wrenching, "Family Life" brings to the fore the universal themes of hope, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of family amidst the trials of life in a new world.