Lakshmi and Stephanie are in a book club together, and Lakshmi wants the group to read “Good Talk” by Mira Jacob. It’s a book that mirrors Lakshmi’s own experiences as a South Asian woman. But as the only person of color in the group, she’s concerned that the white women in the club won’t be able to relate….and the conversation may even get combative. If it does, can Lakshmi count on Stephanie to be her ally?

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