How Long to Read Life Behind the Lobby

How Long Does it Take to Read Life Behind the Lobby?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read Life Behind the Lobby by Pawan Dhingra

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Indian Americans own about half of all the motels in the United States. Even more remarkable, most of these motel owners come from the same region in India and—although they are not all related—seventy percent of them share the surname of Patel. Most of these motel owners arrived in the United States with few resources and, broadly speaking, they are self-employed, self-sufficient immigrants who have become successful—they live the American dream. However, framing this group as embodying the American dream has profound implications. It perpetuates the idea of American exceptionalism—that this nation creates opportunities for newcomers unattainable elsewhere—and also downplays the inequalities of race, gender, culture, and globalization immigrants continue to face. Despite their dominance in the motel industry, Indian American moteliers are concentrated in lower- and mid-budget markets. Life Behind the Lobby explains Indian Americans' simultaneous accomplishments and marginalization and takes a close look at their own role in sustaining that duality.

How long is Life Behind the Lobby?

Life Behind the Lobby by Pawan Dhingra is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Life Behind the Lobby Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read Life Behind the Lobby aloud.

What Reading Level is Life Behind the Lobby?

Life Behind the Lobby is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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