For Matrimonial Purposes by Kavita Daswani

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A hilarious, witty, and poignant clash between traditional matchmaking expectations and the allure of modern independence. Born and raised in Bombay, thirty-something Anju is a source of intense panic for her traditional Indian family. In a culture where marriage is considered a woman's absolute crowning achievement, Anju is dangerously close to being left on the shelf. Her mother bluntly sums up the situation: "I am not working for your happiness, but for you to be married." To escape the mounting pressure of relatives, matchmakers, and fortune-tellers, Anju reluctantly convinces her parents to let her move to New York City to further her studies, she finds herself living a glamorous life as a fashion journalist, thoroughly enjoying the fast-paced American social scene. But she can never truly outrun her roots. Every phone call from home brings the relentless question: "Have you found a boy?" Backed into a corner, Anju agrees to meet a parade of eligible bachelors handpicked by her family [Waterstones]. What follows is a laugh-out-loud journey through disastrous dates, highly unusual families, and awkward cross-cultural encounters. As she navigates the modern dating world, Anju must figure out how to stay true to her own dreams while still honoring her love for her family and heritage.

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