Books like Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca
Reha, the protagonist, feels torn between her school life and her family's traditions. She dreams of becoming a doctor but is not comfortable with blood. When her mother, Punam, falls ill, Reha, who has grown up in the United States, realizes how much she needs to connect with her family and find out the truth about her birth. She decides to become the perfect daughter to save her mother's life, despite the difficulties in making this happen.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Rajani LaRocca
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