First published 2021
Nikesh Shukla's "Brown Baby" is a tender, unflinching memoir about raising a child of color in modern Britain. Through vignettes of fatherhood, Shukla wrestles with issues of identity, racism, and the complexities of his own South Asian heritage. As he navigates the joys and challenges of parenting, he composes a heartfelt message to his young daughter, exploring what it means to grow up mixed-race and forging a path for her to find pride and purpose in her roots. Intimate and deeply personal, "Brown Baby" is a poignant reflection on family, belonging, and the power of love to overcome.
Genres: family, autobiography, memoir, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family, found-family
Setting: Britain, Modern Britain
Period: 21st-century
256 pages · Paperback · Bluebird
Content warnings: racism