Foreigner's Footprint : The Struggle of a Modern Day Migrant Worker

Book excerpt: About the Book: Navin Pedampalli is a young man trying to figure out his life in a world that is not very welcoming. Like any other teenager, he faces the insecurities and anxieties of growing up. But in some situations, one can’t take your time to figure out growing up like every other teenager. Navin’s world forces him to grow up faster than he would’ve liked as he takes a brave and mature step. The story explores the hardships he faces as a construction worker in Singapore while also navigating the uncertainty of family, friendship and romance. About the Author: Nandan Chalamalasetti is a young author residing in Singapore. At the age of six, he moved to Singapore from the quaint little town of Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh. His world suddenly transformed from the lush green fields in Amalapuram to the skyscrapers and the modernism of Singapore. With no understanding of the English language and being pushed into schooling in an English-speaking country, it was quite a transition, and that too fairly sudden. He has grown to foster a love for the language. In the last six years, he has dabbled in all genres of writing, from scripts to short stories to books. He has a love for acting and enjoys participating in theatrical productions. Currently, he is serving his National Service in the Singapore Police Force and is planning to pursue a business degree after his service.