Pulitzer Prize-winning author Deborah Blum masterfully reconstructs a tragic collision of cultures and obsession in Bad Karma. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Berkeley in the late 1960s, amidst political unrest and sexual liberation, shy engineering student Prosenjit Poddar from India becomes fatally infatuated with Tanya Tarasoff, a vibrant American teenager. What Poddar perceived as deep passion was, for Tarasoff, casual affection—a fundamental misunderstanding that spiraled downwards. Blum meticulously traces Poddar's descent from unrequited love into obsessive fixation, rage, madness, and ultimately, violence, culminating in Tanya's shocking murder and the landmark legal case that followed, forever changing patient confidentiality laws.
Why You’ll Love This Book
This gripping true crime narrative delves deep into the psychology of obsession and the devastating impact of cultural misinterpretations within a relationship. You'll be captivated by Blum's insightful portrayal of the characters set against the vibrant, volatile backdrop of 1960s Berkeley. Discover the tragic story behind the landmark Tarasoff case, which profoundly impacted therapist-patient confidentiality regarding threats to others.
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