Book Review: Indogene

Indian diaspora is everywhere in the world. With them, they carry the Indian culture and values that are in the blood of every Indian. In his book, Indogene: Stories of Indians across the Globe”, the author Sriram Devatha brings a fresh new idea as is suggested by the subtitle. Every story is like a new life in itself. Through the stories collected by Devatha, the reader gets to know of the life of the Indians on a foreign land and the different situations they face.

The book has fresh new content and the author is quite innovative in choosing his theme. Also, the length of the plots and the langauge, both are according to the comfort of the reader. Everyone should try reading the book as it is short and there is an innovative idea that the author has explored.

Book Review: Baby on Board

Motherhood is the most beautiful phase in a woman's life. This beautiful journey has been described by Sonia Sahijwani Saini is her book "Baby On Board". In today's time when knowledge is power, this books comes with a good chunk of knowledge that expecting couples need to know.

People's lives are so busy that they do not get the time understand and acquire the required knowledge which is necessary to be known during the nine month period.

The book is written in a language which is very friendly to the understanding of the reader and the vocabulary used by the author is easy for the reader to understand. This is one of the books that should be read by readers who are specially expecting or perhaps who would be expecting at some point of time later in their lives.

Book Review: The Next Door Raghu

Creativity is all about using imagination in the best possible manner and to get the output with the strongest artistic reflection that can be. “The Next Door Raghu” by Biju Vasudevan is one product or artistic excellence combined with imaginative output. Moving way ahead of the mainstream writing, this story is something that has something to offer not just to teens and adults, but also to children. The title character of Raghu is one boy any child can easily relate to and find qulaities similar to him. At the same time, grown up adults can understand the dark side of the society and the unfair ways in which children like Raghu are treated.

In a silent manner through Raghu’s eventful life which goes through big changes, Vasudevan gives one very important message that every child is special and unique and should not be judged or treated just on the basis their dullness or being average. This book is that should be read by all readers, no matter which genre is of their prime interest.

Book Review: Trust The Universe

Carrying the resonating effects of “The Secret”,“The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” and “The Alchemist”, “Trust The Universe” by Dhiraj Taneja may sound like a self help book by the title but it has much more to offer to the readers. It does help the reader to look towards the positive side of life but also at the same time talks of things that influence his personality and by the end of the book, the reader comes out to be a changed and better version of himself.

At the begining of the book, the author shares his word of advice to the readers as to how they can use the book to the best use and in the most effective manner. After that he gives a very clear list of contents that are to follow and the readers can decide which they want to read according to their discretion. “Trust The Universe” can be read by readers of all age groups and of all genres. Even readers of only fiction genre can try reading this book. 

Book Review: Diana the voice of change

Many have heard of Princess Diana’s name but few know much about her life. Stewart Pearce in his book “Diana The Voice of Change” labors to throw light nd enlighten the readers about the life of the princess and what were the principles she followed to become the icon she continues to be even after so many years of her waving goodbye to the world. In this attempt, the book rises to the status of being a mere biography and becomes a book that every woman should read not only to empower herself but to learn from the life of a person who is an inspiration to many.

Princess Diana may have belonged to royalty, but the reader can find situations and times which can be related to by him/her in their lives too. Yet, the book provies inspiration, power and courage to all those who want to brng a change in their lives. The reader gets personally engrossed in the book and feels like he is getting to know the princess in person. Pearce does a great job and the wonders f his narration do this marvel. This book should be read by all and everyone can get to know the most famous and most photographed personality of her time.

Book Review: Cupid is Complicated

Doing innovation in mainstream writing becomes a challenge for authors. The innovative twists and turns and the element of realistic writing become important factors to differentiate “Cupid is Complicated” by Namita Bajaj from its other counterparts of the same genre.

The title gives appropriate hint of the story that is to follow but what differentiates it is the manner in which it is narrated and the characters who are a total incarnation of the present day generation. The characters set themselves free from the hands of the author and they appear strong and real for the readers to identify themselves with them. 

The followers of romance literature will find a treat in “Cupid is Complicated” and at the same time they will also be able to understand and relate to the situtations that the characters face.

A fine read fopr those who are looking to explore a different genre, “Cupid is Complicated” can be read by readers of all ages.

Book Review: Piece by Piece

Poetry writing is more about expressing in a few words. Few authors of modern day writing are able to achieve this feat in a flawless manner. Palak Sehgal does this in her volume of poetry, “Piece by Piece”. Through her poetry, she not only explores different aspects of poetry writing but also takes the reader on a different journey as she writes different parts of her poetry volume.

Through the poetry genre too, the poet builds up ideas close to life and the reader can understand them with ease.Through the different parts, the poet explores the different emotions a human goes through and how times change in life. In this manner the reader too matures with the author. Written in a light manner and fine vocaulary, even readers who do not read poetry can try reading the volume and perhpas build up interest in poetry reading from here.