{"product_id":"orienting-by-pallavi-aiyar","title":"Orienting by Pallavi Aiyar","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1rnh5gw\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eOrienting\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePallavi Aiyar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a thoughtful and engaging memoir that explores the author’s experiences living in Japan as an Indian outsider. Through a series of essays and observations, Aiyar examines Japanese society, culture, and everyday life—highlighting both its uniqueness and its universal human aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eThe book delves into themes such as identity, belonging, cultural differences, and the idea of being a foreigner. Aiyar reflects on Japan’s discipline, social norms, aging population, and attitudes toward work and community, while also comparing them with Indian perspectives. Written with sensitivity and insight, the book offers a nuanced understanding of Japan beyond stereotypes, encouraging readers to think about how culture shapes behavior and worldview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16vg6p2\" data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePallavi Aiyar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an Indian journalist, editor, and author known for her work in international reporting. She has served as a foreign correspondent in countries such as China, Europe, and Japan, and her global experiences strongly influence her writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1439\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAiyar’s books often focus on cross-cultural understanding, identity, and global issues. Her writing is praised for its clarity, depth, and ability to connect personal experiences with broader social and political themes, making her an important voice in contemporary non-fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48367163408641,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/aaa_bfe7663c-49db-4d67-a367-0886e52b15c3.jpg?v=1775206197","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/orienting-by-pallavi-aiyar","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}