I don't get where it is racist. Can you point out where it's that way? People lean on horns in NYC. People are slobs in NYC too. The homeless in LA is even WORSE than Delhi since supposedly we could afford to house them. Everyone she deals with is human. She admits she totally wasted the time of that antiques dealer. No one robs, cheats or steals from her. Yes, she is frightened in Mumbai but I've heard that from my friend who go there on business. They rarely leave the hotel. Never go anywhere on their own. Also, she says her Mom has a great time. She writes, first thing, she's taking drugs. She's no one's superior being.