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'The Museum of Failures' follows a father-to-be as he stumbles upon family secrets

'The Museum of Failures' follows a father-to-be as he stumbles upon family secrets

Update: 2024-09-121
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The Museum of Failures follows Remy Wadia, an Indian American ad executive who left India for the United States years ago. But when Remy returns to Bombay to adopt a child, he realizes things aren't as he left them. Remy's mother is ill, and soon, he uncovers a shocking family secret. Thrity Umrigar's novel, first released last year, is now out in paperback. In today's episode, Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes speaks with Umrigar about gender roles, parenthood and the psychic toll of leaving home.

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'The Museum of Failures' follows a father-to-be as he stumbles upon family secrets

'The Museum of Failures' follows a father-to-be as he stumbles upon family secrets