The Frustrated Women's Club

De: Amandeep Ahuja

Narrado por: Amandeep Ahuja

Escaping meddling Punjabi family and first dates with both sets of parents present, Alia Arora is excited to reclaim her London-bred independence with a move to Dubai, the heart of the expat world.

But Indian parents rarely back down, and Alia finds that the pursuit of the idealized version of herself—effortless career and a banging social life—isn’t quite as easy as she’d hoped. From unappealing arranged-marriage suitors to managing accusations of having become a "coconut", Alia navigates it all with her trademark grace, irreverent wit, and colorful language.

Narrated in a series of hilariously funny and searingly honest blog posts, The Frustrated Women’s Club is a love letter to the Indian Millennial.

©2022 Amandeep Ahuja (P)2022 Amandeep Ahuja

Hilarious and Witty

It’s unfortunately far too relatable. And if you are clueless, please give it a listen to become more aware of the comical yet sad plight of millions of women out there!

Couldn’t stop listening

I couldn’t stop listening to this book! I kept rooting for Alia and the various men she met. I hope there’s a 2nd book soon to see what happened to her!

Inside Alia’s Mind: A Journey Through Love, Frustration, and Alter-Egos

I may not be the target audience for this book. I met the author, enjoyed our conversation, and became curious about the book.

I’m male—not a f*ckboy, definitely. But who knows how we’re perceived in other people’s minds?

This book is a great example of how you can imagine yourself in the mind of a beautiful young woman who has every reason to feel frustrated with relationships. It’s like Inside Out for adults.

I especially enjoyed the parts where different alter-egos talk to Alia and sometimes to each other. I also think there were more implicit alter-egos in Alia’s mind, shaped by her close relationships with her mother, father, and friends.

The sense of humor and the immersive experience of living in Alia’s head were highlights for me. It’s a helpful exercise for building empathy and emotional intelligence.