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Wise Parents, Happy Children by author Utasha . T

This book today I am going to talk about is about self care , being loving and parenting with a holistic approach. The pages are filled with creative fonts ,  artistic simple diagrams and illustrations that feel calming  , poetic essays , learning put forward into bulletin points , notes and one liners that truly adds to aesthetic quality. There are exercises too.   The book from the very first page conveys that if you are a parent naturally you will want to protect your child but how you conduct your action actually matters.  You need to grow as a person first then only you can love your child  or someone else to the fullest and can teach them to love all beings on earth to their fullest ability.  Author has taken time to tell us about importance of Korunana , hasya , Sringara ( love ) .  It is all divided into 5 chapters in big beautiful font.There are facts added about the body of a woman , menstruation , how to be family oriented but...

The Purgatory of Half Forgotten Riddles

The Purgatory of Half Forgotten Riddles is a book by author John A. Raju  which I read recently . I don't know how to describe the book for my words may fail to capture its depth .  The story from the very first page has this quite way of narration , the type I truly feel connected too. Though it's a fiction but written in first person narrative as a journal of life events. The protagonist talks a lot about what is going on inside his mind , trying to come to a comprehension . The flow of criss crossing thoughts at each moment when he sees his emotionally detached father , his love for him , the adjustment with the fact that he never saw his mother , his father's unnatural death , his first love, childhood friendships and  bringing his own family up with Rachel which is still not at a stable point .  But the twist at the end totally turns up the plot by 180 degrees . It was so unexpected and unconventional.  More than...

Puffin Classic: Tales from the Kathasaritsagara

𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫 is  the ocean of steam of stories.This endless sea of tales beautifully showcase our Indian cultural heritage and rich classic Sanskrit literature dating back to ancient times.Within the pages of this book you will get to know about kingdoms , demons , deities , demigods and in those stories lie the secret lessons of life. It is said that Naravahandatta , the heroic prince fulfills his prophesied destiny to become emperor .He travels distant lands , encounters various dangers and gets to know famous tales from the people .  This book has three parts in which Rohini Chowdury translates the work of ancient writer Somadeva.  These timeless tales contain the essence of Brihatkatha as well which are not only for kids but will entertain any reader of any age.⁣⁣ YOU MAY BUY IT HERE : https://amzn.to/2Gq3jfE

Freedom: Human Trafficking and Encounter with Soul

This book is written by Author JNK.  There are actually two stories in this book.  Both revolve around two horrendous society evils . In the first one ' Honey' is part of a detective agency and she is appointed to find  out the culprits who are involved into child kidnapping .  A gang is secretly involved into  sex rackets , human trafficking done for illegal surrogacy , organ smuggling , unauthorized experiments , bigger trade , tortures all for money . She takes a big step and steps into the shoes of one of those kids and enters the  business secretly to collect first hand evidence . I liked her character , she is kind , brave, the plot actually had good message to spread but it lacked the force in narration at few places ,  I felt.  It needs more depth.  It also showed strength to work for others in dangerous situations is the child of empathy . The second was about Teenage suicidal tendencies and patriarchy. A ...

Everything and Nothing by Nilotpal Dutta

This book is perfect to be read now when our country is going almost upside down with the political upheavals and religious bigotry.  Strong female protagonist Damayanti now is 82 . She is in her grand bedroom . Rehna and Zafar are shivering .  The deadly silence in Patna feels like the one which will get followed by a devastating storm . U.P , Gujarat and whole India is in the grip communal upheaval  .  Life of Damayanti from her very early childhood to final days with her grandchildren is painted so subtly with Backdrops of  Bangladesh , Calcutta and Patna taking up nuances of emotions that how love is real faith. She couldn't understand her whole life how can people kill each other in the name of God. How are we so different . Religious fanaticism involved in Nuakhali to Babri Masjid hallaballu along with the phases of loss ,regre...

Make Your Own Luck: How to Increase Your Odds of Success in Sales, Startups, Corporate Career and Life

If you are an entrepreneur or someone who is an investor, this book will prove to be an interesting and handy one . Not just a book with in_depth knowledge of business management or investment but one that gives away great tips shared by two entrepreneurs  who through ups and downs learnt and practiced consistency and reached the adobe of their success. ⁣ ⁣ BOB MIGLANI:Bob moved to the US from India with his family at the age of nine with nothing more than $75 and a desire to pursue the American dream. He mowed lawns, delivered newspapers, and helped his family run their Dairy Queen ice-cream shop in New Jersey. It was there that he learned the valuable lessons of hard work and a positive can-do attitude, which became the subject of his first book. Today Bob works with CEOs, leaders, and companies to help them adapt to change and grow by bringing big, new ideas to market. REHAN YAR KHAN: Rehan is an entrepreneur and venture...