This American Woman: A One-In-A-Billion Memoir - the enjoyable story of comedian Zarna Garg.

Do you know who Zarna Garg is? If not, she is someone worth learning about. Born in India, Garg was a stay-at-home mom for sixteen years before she tried her hand at standup comedy while in her 40s. It didn't take long for Garg to gain notoriety for her hilarious routines, which include stories about her family and Indian culture. Following the success of her first TV special on Prime and a podcast featuring her husband and three children, Garg has now written This American Woman: A One-In-A-Billion Memoir. It's both heartfelt and very, very funny.

Zarna Garg, born into an affluent family in Mumbai, was outspoken and independent from a young age. Once her three older siblings were married, her father decided it was time for fourteen-year-old Zarna to marry, and he began interviewing suitable, wealthy young men. As this was unacceptable to Zarna, she fled to Akron, Ohio, to live with her sister. This captivating memoir details her life in America, including her education, meeting her husband, starting a family, and their eventual encouragement for Zarna to pursue stand-up comedy.

This was such an enjoyable book. Since reading it, I've watched many of Garg's comedy clips and interviews online. She is a fresh and welcome addition to the comedy scene. Her timing is impeccable. She's smart as a whip and undoubtedly an inspiration to women. Her follow-up TV special, Practical People Win, is set to premiere on Hulu later this year, and a sitcom is in development. Zarna Garg seems unstoppable.

Many thanks to Ballantine Books | Random House for the advance. 

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Memoir | Humor.

Publication Date: April 29, 2025.

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