Mind Over Borders: An Indian Psychiatrist’s True Tales from India to America’s Prison System is the powerful memoir of Dr. Kalyana Battu, chronicling his journey from a small village in India to the front lines of American psychiatry.

With honesty and insight, Dr. Battu shares stories from his childhood, medical training, and professional life—including his work in U.S. prisons. Along the way, he reflects on the challenges of immigration, the pressures of family expectations, and the emotional weight of caring for others.

More than a memoir, Mind Over Borders is a tribute to resilience, purpose, and the quiet strength it takes to start over and succeed in an unfamiliar world.