Prachi Gupta
Prachi Gupta was born on June 19th, 1986 and is currently 39 years old.
Prachi Gupta is a journalist best known for deeply personal storytelling and sharp reporting, which have won her several awards over the years.
She has worked at Jezebel as a senior reporter covering social issues, politics, and culture. Over the years, she has also written for The Washington Post, The Guardian, and The Atlantic, becoming one of the most influential voices in modern journalism.
Prachi Gupta often combines personal truth with reporting, never afraid to challenge powerful figures or ask the hard questions. One of her most important interviews was with Ivanka Trump, which ended abruptly and drew significant media attention.
In 2019, she published an emotional, long-form investigative essay titled
Stories About My Brother. The essay, which looked into the life and death of her younger sibling in addition to issues such as mental health, identity, and family pressure, won the Writers Guild of America Award.
Gupta has come to be known as a journalist who is not only about the headlines but also about real stories. She usually explores the systems of power, culture, and family, and how they impact individual or communal loves as she combines lived experience with reporting.
Prachi Gupta has also dabbled in editing and podcasting, showcasing her dynamism as a storyteller.
In her 2023 work,
They Called Us Exceptional, Prachi tells a story of hidden pain, family, and identity.
She grew up in a family that most people admired, seen as disciplined and successful. However, behind the facade is silence and pressure, as Prachi and her brother struggle to live up to the high expectations despite the many challenges.
The work explores the idea that Indian American families are perfect, even as she shows how such attitudes can make people feel alone and hide trauma. She shares memories and speaks her truth, which creates distance from her family and grants her more freedom.
Ultimately, it is a story that asks for honesty over image and compassion over perfection.
Prachi Gupta: Awards & Accolades
Gupta's book, They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Memoir and Autobiography, in 2023.
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Prachi Gupta: F.A.Q
When was Prachi Gupta Born? How old is Prachi Gupta?
Prachi Gupta was born on June 19th, 1986. Prachi Gupta is currently 39 years old.
What was the first book Prachi Gupta wrote?
The first book written by Prachi Gupta was AOC: Fighter, Phenom, Changemaker, published in 2019.
What was the most recent book Prachi Gupta wrote?
Her most recently released work was They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us on August 22nd, 2023.
What is the most popular book by Prachi Gupta?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Prachi Gupta book is
They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us. Here are her most popular books:
- They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us (7.33)
Are there upcoming new books by Prachi Gupta?
Prachi Gupta does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Prachi Gupta written?
Prachi Gupta has written 2 books. All of her books are Prachi Gupta Non-Fiction Books.