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The twentieth-century saw an influx of South Asian immigrants to the United States, and with its second generation now stretching into middle age, it's an opportune time to reflect on what it means to be at home and still alien in the United States. X Does Not Mark My Spot is a moving and funny collection of writings on what it means to live at the confluence of American and Asian cultures. Assembled by Roksana Badruddoja, the volume is an eclectic collection of personal, political, erotic, and humorous reflections that defy stereotypes and offer startling new perspectives on American life. X Does Not Mark My Spot allows readers to view North American culture through the lens of the immigrant experience and also makes room for the writers to critique their own countries of origin and their misplaced notions of home. Covering multiple genres, the writers touch upon issues of culture, belonging, romance, body, race, and ethnicity as they each grapple with the richness of their diverse inheritances.