As someone completely new to the concept of naturism, I picked up this book out of curiosity to learn about this type of lifestyle that I didnot know exists, especially because the author, Pooja Gowda, hails from my own country.
It felt unusual yet intriguing to see someone Indian who is also a mother and wife openly talking about a lifestyle so rarely spoken of here.
I really liked her honesty, the small yet relatable details from her childhood and years growing up, things that shaped her overall personality and openness about self acceptance, the journey she had so far and her inner struggles or how naturism provides her a path towards connecting with natural flow of life!
I wanted to understand what drew her to it and what she experienced along the way. And reading about it in her simple write up was quite intriguing and connecting at one level.
This book is deeply personal. Pooja doesn't preach or try to convince you, she simply shares. Thats the thing I really admired.
From her early life shaped by conservative norms to gradually embracing naturism, her journey feels honest and unapologetic.
There’s a sense of warmth and vulnerability in her storytelling, whether she’s describing a quiet moment in nature or reflecting on internal struggles.
While some readers may not relate to everything, as everyone has their opinions and perspectives built by their own experiences and culture and various other choices, I appreciated her courage to be this open to share with us a glimpse of her life.
Her voice is friendly, often cheeky, and always real. It gave me a glimpse into a world I didn’t know much about, and I’m glad I read it with an open mind. You should too, if you are wanting to learn and understand.
If you’re curious, like I was, this might be an interesting place to start.