Shes Unlikeable, Aparna Shewakramani
Shes Unlikeable, Aparna Shewakramani
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She's Unlikeable
And Other Lies That Bring Women Down

Author: Aparna Shewakramani

Narrator: Aparna Shewakramani

Unabridged: 5 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/22/2022


Synopsis

When Aparna Shewakramani appeared on Netflix’s hit series Indian Matchmaking, it soon became clear that Aparna knew what she wanted. But all stories are told through certain lenses—and her story is no exception. Being on a reality show made Aparna feel like a character. Her decisiveness and sense of self-worth led viewers to see her as a very specific archetype: the villain, the woman you love to hate, the unlikeable woman. It turned around, though, with a single message of support: Be Like Aparna. Soon supporters were in the tens of thousands. Women are tired of seeing other women being vilified simply because they have a voice. In this book, you will learn about the real Aparna Shewakramani. She bares it all—the good, the bad, and the it-depends-on-how-you-look-at-it. There is her mother’s bravery in escaping an abusive marriage, Aparna’s diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, and her confession that she, too, is susceptible to the deep-rooted need to be pretty and likeable. But it is also the story of her entrepreneurial spirit and her success. It is about lessons learned and the strength to be your own woman. This is a journey to prevent Aparna-the-person from being erased by Aparna-the-character.

About Aparna Shewakramani

Aparna Shewakramani is a lawyer who holds a JD from Vanderbilt Law and a BA from Rice University. The breakout star of Netflix’s hit series Indian Matchmaking, she became an overnight ambassador for women demanding to be heard—in their love lives, workplaces, and in every space they occupy. She is the founder and owner of the luxury travel company My Golden Balloon. She lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alyssa on June 23, 2022

i don't disagree with the premise, but she just comes off as soooo defensive it undermines her point. plus the whole trying-to-seem-relatable-by-minimizing-my-privilege-and-magnifying-my-struggles gets old in seconds. I read the "i got a six figure salary immediately after graduating and had no debt......more

Goodreads review by steph on December 06, 2022

I am not sure how I feel about this book. On one hand, I do appreciate that Aparna got her chance to tell her side of the story, show her personality without it being edited by Netflix producers. On the other hand, I think Aparna is Aparna and she came across in her memoir very similar (to me at lea......more

Goodreads review by MiKayla on March 15, 2022

Read/Listen if: ❤️ You have been called “too … loud/opinionated/independent/etc.” ❤️ You are labeled as a “high performer/overachiever” ❤️ Have been called bossy instead of a leader ❤️ Are driven and goal oriented ❤️ Watched Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking series ❤️ Have ever been told directly or indirec......more

Goodreads review by Saumya on February 07, 2022

This refreshing book is such a treat! I love Aparna's honesty, wisdom, and perspective. Filled with humor and heart, this delightful book is ultimately about self-awareness and understanding.......more

Goodreads review by P on August 06, 2022

My path to this book was a little circuitous. A childhood friend of mine was recently on a very popular reality TV show, and was the villain of his season. He then started a podcast about the misrepresentation of people on reality TV, and interviewed Aparna, who said she had written a book about the......more


Quotes

A rallying cry for women’s independence and empowerment . . . the book’s ending comes too soon.