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American Woman

Book • 2003

Susan Choi's 'American Woman' is a fictionalized recasting of the Patty Hearst kidnapping by the Symbionese Liberation Army.

The story follows Jenny Shimada, a Japanese-American radical, as she helps shelter fugitives, including Pauline, a character inspired by Patty Hearst.

The novel delves into the complex relationships and tensions among the group, exploring themes of radicalism, identity, and the American psyche during a tumultuous era.

Mentioned by

Gary Vaynerchuk

Courtney Hazlett

Farnoosh Torabi

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Maya Shankar

, who says she learned about

Zarna Garg

's story through her best-selling memoir.

Why It’s Never Too Late To Bet On Yourself

Mentioned by

Amy Poehler

when introducing Zarna, referring to it as the hit best-selling New York Times bestseller.

Recommended by

Jeff O'Neal

, especially the audio version, who has moved units of this book.

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Mentioned by

Gary Vaynerchuk

as

Zarna Garg

's memoir, detailing her journey from stay-at-home mom to successful comedian.

Zarna Garg: Proof It’s Never Too Late to Start Over (and Crush It) | GaryVee Audio Experience w/ Zarna Garg

Mentioned by

Mike Birbiglia

as

Zarna Garg

's new memoir, detailing her life story and experiences.

168. Zarna Garg Returns: One Follower at a Time, a Million Times

Mentioned by

Zoya Garg

as the memoir she helped promote through a pre-order campaign.

The Biggest Money Mistake Women Make (And How to Avoid It) Ft. Zarna & Zoya Garg

Mentioned by

Zoya Garg

as the New York Times bestselling memoir for which she led the campaign.

How to launch a second act in life, with comedian Zarna Garg

Discussed by

Zarna Garg

as her new book about her life story.

Zarna Garg | This American Woman: A One-In-A-Billion Memoir

Mentioned by

Courtney Hazlett

as a new book written by

Zarna Garg

, a comedian and the podcast's guest.

How to Be a Jew ... or an ally like Zarna Garg

Mentioned by

Farnoosh Torabi

while discussing how Zarna's family handled job loss during the pandemic.

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