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Bridge to Global Literature
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One Immigrant, A Hundred Stories is Debajyoti Chatterji’s intimate reflection on a life shaped by family, culture, and the immigrant experience. It is a story told not for the public eye but for his children and their descendants. Through vivid recollections, he explores his upbringing in India, the challenges of building a new life in America, and the insights gained along the way. With a blend of personal memories and reflections on his research, Chatterji offers a view of his journey that is deeply personal and universally relatable to anyone who has faced the complexities of navigating two cultures. This memoir is a thoughtful collection of moments that reveal the essence of his life as a Bengali immigrant—one who, with unwavering commitment, continues to hold fast to his language, culture, and identity. Written for his family, it is a legacy of love, understanding, and heritage passed from generation to generation.
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Debajyoti Chatterji is a prominent figure in the New Jersey Bengali community. He actively engages in philanthropy, photography, writing, traveling, and mentoring. Born into a lower-middle-class family in Puri, Odisha, Chatterji’s academic journey was supported by scholarships, allowing him to graduate at the top of his class from IIT-Kharagpur. He went on to earn his PhD at Purdue University with just eight dollars in his pocket. Chatterji enjoyed a distinguished career at GE and British Oxygen, retiring early as Managing Director of Technology, Health, Safety, and Environmental Programs with global responsibilities. He has published over 40 scholarly papers, holds seven patents, and has received numerous awards. Following his retirement at 54, Chatterji has dedicated himself to his passions and community work, continuing to make significant contributions in various fields.
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| Language | English |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 395 |
| ISBN | 978-81-979022-6-0 |
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