📖 “In Other Words” by Jhumpa Lahiri
What happens when you fall in love with a new language — so much that you leave behind the comfort of your mother tongue? Jhumpa Lahiri's memoir is all about her journey learning Italian — not as a skill, but as a way of life. It's slow, poetic, and personal. 🖋️
Not a guidebook. But a reflection on identity, language, and starting over. Read my review at https://jaeeblogscom.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/sip-read-review-in-other-words-by-jhumpa-lahiri/
Do share your feedback if you already read this one. Until next time, keep the coffee brewing and the pages turning!
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