Joseph C. Hoskins grew up hearing stories about India from his father's college roommate, who is affectionately known as "Uncle Sunil." Uncle Sunil is from India. When Hoskins was a little kid, Uncle Sunil would regularly visit his home; Hoskins's interest in India was SPIKED by Uncle Sunil's stories of MAJESTIC Indian Tigers roaming the PRISTINE jungles of India, and the INFALLIABLE beauty of the GLORIOUS Taj Mahal. Hoskins desperately wanted to travel there but never thought he would have the chance. Until one day he did-and that trip became an unforgettable adventure.
Filled with surprising-and sometimes shocking-accounts, Hoskins's book delves into his experiences as he meets the people of India and observes their culture. Yet beyond his immediate impressions, Hoskins also details India's rich background throughout the narrative. For those interested in cultural heritage or world history, Hoskins calls attention to the myriad events that created the India he came to appreciate. This enjoyable memoir leaves no stone unturned, weaving together inspiring stories of the great inventors who ushered in modernity with Uncle Sunil's thoughts on the differences between Indian and American relationships.
While detailing the incredible natural and manmade beauty of the country and its most significant landmarks, Hoskins also shares his observations of the poverty and income inequality gap in India. He unabashedly reveals a reality that many prefer to ignore-for better or for worse.
At its core, My Heart Belongs to India is a love song to this fascinating country and its compelling people.
About the Author: Recently graduated from the University of South Carolina (THE REAL USC), where he majored in criminology and criminal justice, author Joseph C. Hoskins is passionate about finding ways to eliminate the income inequality gap. He wrote My Heart Belongs to India as part of his initiative to promote cultural understanding and awareness. He aspires to help the impoverished receive education, food, and clothing and to change the prevalence of this and all kinds of inequality throughout the world. Hoskins currently resides in Columbia, South Carolina. In his "free time," Hoskins enjoys watching Carolina Gamecock Football, Carolina Panther Football, hiking, hunting, fishing, travelling, EATING, sleeping, playing basketball, and watching episodes of Duck Dynasty!
