Girls, uninterrupted

The idea for Ms Adusumilli's book developed after she befriended some local girls at a friend's wedding

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Bidita Sen

Last Updated : Oct 04 2018 | 11:59 PM IST

Wonder Girls
Success Stories Of Millennials Who Fought To Do It Their Way
Varsha Adusumilli
Juggernaut
256 pages, Rs 299

Spanglish, a 2004 American rom-com, opens with the gentle voice of the protagonist declaring: “Most influential person: My mother. No contest.” The statement is part of the application essay she is writing to the dean of Princeton University.

As the opening scene of Spanglish shows, inspiration can flow from the most commonplace of sources. It highlights the central point of Varsha Adusumilli’s book, that there are many role models who remain unknown and unsung, and that is the starting

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