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Double Truths
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781916955370
Publisher: Kantara Press
Published: Oct 11 2024
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.66 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Asif Chowdhury's life is a tale of two worlds. After a decade in the cutthroat financial industry of the United States, he returns to his homeland, Bangladesh, carrying the remnants of a lost love and a yearning for authenticity. But Dhaka isn't just a return to roots; it's a confrontation with the life he left behind.
Torn between the contrasting landscapes of North America and South Asia, Asif finds himself at the World Bank, a platform he hopes will bridge his dual existences. Here, he is drawn into the undercurrents of development politics, where the lines between personal integrity and corporate interests blur, challenging his beliefs and aspirations.
Set against the vivid backdrop of Bengali culture, with its monsoonal rhythms and the enveloping scent of jasmine, Double Truths delves into Asif's struggle to reconcile the disparate parts of his life. Caught between two continents, and wrestling with internal and external truths, Asif's journey is a poignant exploration of identity, love, and the true cost of reconciliation.
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