A Book review for Monday

Today I finished one of the books of Sudha Murthy (one of my favorite authors) and would like to share my views on this. The reading experience of this book compels me to write about it.

Mahashweta is a story of a female protagonist Anupama, Dr. Anand falls head over heels in love with beautiful Anupama, when he sees her for the first time. He convinced his mother to marry Anupama but later after marriage Anupama suffers from Leukoderma and Anand does not take any stand for Anupama. Her in-laws forced her out and she came back to her parent’s house where she feels loneliness in her life which leads towards a thought of suicide but she accepts the truth and moves along with it. She builds her career as a lecturer and becomes a self- dependent woman after so many physical and emotional struggles.

This book portraits the inner strength of a woman who discovered herself empowered in the utmost vulnerable condition when her husband even deserted her. The story deals with the sensitive topic of 'vitiligo' and how despite being a harmless condition of depigmentation it destroys lives and hopes and ostracizes one from society and friends.

It’s a great work of Sudha Murthy, simplicity has always been a specialty of Sudha Murthy’s writings. I loved the book and fell in love with the writings of the author. This is an inspirational read I would like to recommend for everyone.

P.S:  This blog is just not only about the book reviews, it's about my experiences, learning and creativity, nowadays I am reading a lot so delighted to share my views, Hope you all like it. :) :) 

Happy Monday!

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A Light Weekend Read: Shopaholic & Baby by Sophie Kinsella

This is the first novel I have read of from Shopaholic series. Though, I have read one of the books of Sophie Kinsella- “Can you keep a secret” which I really loved. This novel is a chick-lit with good humor.

This is a continuation of Shopaholic series (I should go for other books in this series). 
Rebecca Brandon and Luke are expecting their first child and Becky (Rebecca) is busy with baby’s unusual shopping which includes five prams, 400 count crib sheet, and other unnecessary things. Life seems so perfect for her as she gets the best celebrity obstetrician -Venetia Carter and a spot in Vogue. Then her world comes crash down as she gets to know Venetia is Luke’s ex-girlfriend.

The story revolves around so many twists and turns which makes it more interesting. The thing which I really love about author Sophie Kinsella is – She has a knack to draw her characters which makes readers fall in love with them.

Becky is a quirky, Shopaholic, Frivolous character and a combination of silly and intelligence. At first glance, the character appears very shallow but gradually the reader feels warmth in the character and Becky appears a strong, lovable person who gives importance to the family as well as friends.

This is a light and merry read! You can go for the audiobook too that would be fantastic!

This is a quick review of the book, Hope you liked it. :) :) 
Happy Reading!!!!

P.S: Though I really do not want to use the term "Chick-lit" for the sake of few people as they feel the term is a demeaning one, but I do not find the chick- lit label as an offensive one, so I use it. 

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Happy Weekend!

Life’s Trifles!!

We should appreciate the small little things that keep happening in our lives. These tiny little things are sometimes worth a lot. It may be a cute little blooming flower in your balcony garden or a beautiful text message from your friend or a hug from your spouse or anything which is small, yet cute and beautiful.

Yesterday, when I was de-cluttering some of the old stuff, I found a letter written by my friend and roommate in college given to me by her as a farewell gift. I read it and couldn’t hold myself from re-reading it again and again. I was completely immersed into memories from the college time. The letter was so beautifully written and filled my heart with emotions. I wish I could share the contents of the letter here but without her (my friend’s) permission I cannot share it. The sad part is- We both are not in contact with each other, I do not even have her contact number. There is no misunderstanding but just a communication gap due to our priorities in life :(

But, now I have decided “to bridge the gap”. I am going on a mission to find out this friend of mine and I believe there is nothing so difficult in this digital world with so many options to connect with each other, social media being one of the most prevalent and accessible options :)

Hope we will be in contact soon. This feeling of re-connecting with a good old friend excites me.

And for all you guys, cherish your old memories and keep finding small, beautiful, exciting things in life. Stay connected!

My Life

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And the life still goes on and forever till eternity.

There’s nothing that makes it stop or deviate from its normal course;

Nothing that disrupts its flow, nor does anything slow down its pace.

Time runs out everytime I wish I had some for myself,

And expressions fade out in the vast multitude of gestures that intend to convey the feelings.

The real feelings are never interpreted or are always misinterpreted.

The perturbed emotions represent  themselves in the weirdest ways .

The mental agitation defeats the very existence of intellect.

All efforts to return to sanity only add to the misery.

Time slips as I try to grab into my hands,leading myself to vanity;

Time gone by comes back and passes,trapped into a whirl I find myself again.

Cognizance all lost and memories so oblivious.

Good old times but return to haunt and make me sick.

The turbulence just can’t get worse,time stands still,

And the life still goes on…..

Make your own boundaries

Is it necessary to draw your own boundaries? - The answer is-Yes!

Sometimes you encounter a person you wish to avoid due to a history or some past experience. Everyone has a personal space and it’s one’s own choice how much to allow others into that space. We don’t live in a perfect world. So it’s perfectly “OK” to avoid someone.

The important thing is that you know how much you can tolerate and what is your threshold limit and accordingly draw your own boundaries. If you really want to stay happy –

•         No need to tolerate others if you do not want.
•         Do let them know about your personal boundaries.
•         Be clear and be blunt in your communication with them.
•         Ask them to respect your space.

This formula is applicable to every relationship and more you are ambitious, more is the need to draw a line.

I was talking with one of my friends and she told me how much she was disturbed with frequently asked questions after marriage, coming from people who she didn’t want to talk and wanted to avoid, about having a baby. Initially, she did tolerate them and was very much disturbed but now she is able to avoid these people. She is bold and blunt just enough and has created her own boundary for these people. The matter of family planning is her and her husband’s decision and it’s their personal matter, so she has full right to avoid answering others in that matter.

Sometimes we all should take our stand, should delineate boundaries and draw lines if we want to stay happy in our life and don’t want people to intrude into our personal space.

NEVER SLEEP IN THE NIGHT

When the dawn breaks into the day
And the Sun starts shining bright;
The divine rays dispel the darkness,
And spread over the chaste light;
The world wakes up from a long slumber,
Leaving behind the dark night;
The masses make hay, and
Get involved with their schedules tight.
Amidst all the changeover indifferent I stay,
There's nothing new-To myself I say;
Not because awake I had been the whole night that I can't see the light of the day;
But it seems there has been no night, no darkness on my way;
On voyage, I had been for time so long,
And for even more, I still may.
When the day ends taking away the light,
The darkness leads and follows the night.
Amidst the alternation indifferent I stay,
There's nothing new-To myself I say;
I take on the night and continue,
till the world sees the first sunray.
Once again the dawn breaks into the day,
And the sun starts shining bright;
I never stop for a respite,
Rather I continue my flight;
And until accomplished, I never sleep in the night, never sleep in the night.

Lost

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Life lost in the midst of vanity now feels like heaven,

No ambitions left:no desires fulfilled,no wishes granted though.

Perseverance will pave the way to a safe haven.

Hopes dying out and beliefs pretty lame, life struggles to come to flow.
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