The Namesake is a novel written by Jampah Lahiri that tells a story of immigration, self-identification and finding one's place in the world. The main character, Gogol, born in an Indian family, raised in the USA, is constantly looking for his place in life. The book touches on the themes of family values, traditions and cultural heritage, as well as issues of self-identification and finding one's place in the world. "Son of Gogol" is an impressive and emotional book about how true identity can be found only after encountering the past and the present, traditions and innovations.