But She'sNot Indian

    But She's Not Indian book cover - A cross-cultural love story memoir by Binni Skariah featuring an illustrated couple representing American and Indian cultures

    A Cross-Cultural Love Story(and Survival Guide)

    What happens when a nice Indian boy brings home a not-so-Indian girlfriend? Expect plenty of laughter, awkward dinners, unsolicited advice, and the occasional turmeric-fueled misunderstanding. Heartfelt, humorous, and culturally rich, this guide explores love across continents, generations, and expectations. Told from the perspective of a first-generation Indian-American son who spent years hiding his relationship before finally introducing his future wife to his very traditional family, it blends memoir, comedy, and hard-earned wisdom for anyone trying to balance deep cultural roots with modern love.

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    About the Book

    "But She's Not Indian" is part memoir, part survival guide, and 100% real.

    With laugh-out-loud chapters, cultural commentary, and heartfelt storytelling, it's the ultimate companion for anyone in an intercultural relationship—or just trying to survive dinner with the future in-laws. It's perfect for second-generation immigrants, cross-cultural couples, and anyone navigating family traditions while forging their own path.

    Interracial & Intercultural Couples

    Navigate love across cultures with humor and grace

    Adult Children of Immigrants

    Balance tradition with your own path forward

    Memoir & Survival Guide

    Real stories with practical wisdom and laughs

    Cultural Commentary

    Honest takes on family, food, and finding yourself

    About the Author

    Binni Skariah

    First-generation Indian-American • Texas-raised • Cross-cultural storyteller

    A first-generation Indian-American raised in Texas, Binni grew up juggling Indian traditions and American realities—until he brought home a girlfriend and everything got real. His unique perspective as an Indian-American author offers authentic insights into cross-cultural relationships and the challenges of navigating family expectations in intercultural marriages.

    "But She's Not Indian" is his honest and hilarious reflection on love, family, and figuring out how to blend worlds without losing yourself. It's a must-read memoir for anyone in an inter-cultural relationship or navigating second-generation immigrant experiences.

    Binni Skariah - Indian American author of But She's Not Indian, a cross-cultural love story memoir

    "This book exists because my wife believed in our story—and my mom eventually forgave me for telling it."

    — Binni Skariah

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