South Asia Institute is proud to launch Zara Chowdhary’s acclaimed debut memoir "THE LUCKY ONES", in a unique book reading accompanied by a musical soundtrack presented with Hindustani vocalist Ezaz Ahmed and sufi-folk producer Ankur Malhotra, as they blend Chowdhary's lyrical prose with the sounds and textures of her family's story and the interwoven lives of the Indian Muslim communities.

EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, July 20 (2 to 3:30 p.m.)
WHERE: 1925. South Michigan Ave, Chicago, Il, 606016

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Lucky Ones is a moving memoir by Zara Chowdhary, a survivor of anti-Muslim violence in contemporary India that delicately weaves political and family histories in a tribute to her country’s unique Islamic heritage.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Zara Chowdhary is a writer and lecturer at the University of Wisconsin. She has an MFA in creative writing and environment from Iowa State University and a master's in writing for performance from the University of Leeds.

Autographed copies of The Lucky Ones can be pre-ordered with tickets to the event. They will also be available for purchase on the day of the event.