⭐⭐⭐⭐ #ｑｏｔｄ Do you like reading Mythological Fiction❓Do kids of the present generation like reading Mythology❓ #qotd Would it be more appealing to read if it’s written in a light, humourous, fun way❓ #qotd Do you like reading children books❓ #qotd Do you feel the present generation is easily bored & doesn’t have ample knowledge of our history❓ Thankyou @hachetteindia for the review copy. #youngpandavas The City Of Elephants is a pictorial re-conceptualisation of the great epic, The Mahabharata. The #mahabharata is a literary treasure, 1 of the 2 major epics of the Hindi Mythology & Philosophy. This book talks about the Pandavas, envisioning them as young kids. Their names being: Yudhishthir, Arjun, Bhim, Nakul & Sahadev. The story is being NARRATED BY the 9-year old Sahadev.
The book ends on a CLIFFHANGER & I believe it is a part of a SERIES & also expect a SEQUEL to follow this one. The WRITING Style & Narration is full of energy & humour, using easy language & adorning it with illustrations and has a fun element/ vibe to it. ♂️ The author, @anupamarunachalam is a writer, illustrator & a comic book artist & this is his debut book.
The catchy & beautiful Cover Illustrations are also designed by him & the Cover Design is by Aparajita Ninan.
The book is expected to release around 25/02/2020 & is available for pre-order for INR 179/- @amazondotin & INR 164.85/- @amazonkindle There is use of vernacular language at certain instances for an amplified effect.
Each & every chapter in the book has a story to tell, carrying an underlying lesson to learn & remember.
It talks about focus, teamwork, planning, coordination, trust, respect, negative emotions like anger & jealousy..among others..in the story.
The easiest way to get attention of children & make them read/ learn something is by making it attractive, colourful, embellish it with pictures, making it humourous & writing in an easy language while keeping the read light, volumewise & on the mind..& this book is a complete package w.r t. that. Get a copy for yourself or a kid in your family, if you wanna read Mythology in a fun way without getting bored!
“If our souls could see and love and clasp God’s truth, it’s infinite radiance would seize our heart.” This book, WHEN THE SOUL HEALS- Explorations in Spiritual Psychology, is for those who yearn to break free of suffering, aspire to open their wings and fly high, and experience the universe within themselves. It is written by author Pulkit Sharma and was published by AuroPublications (powerful thoughts, inspiring vision) in January 2019. AuroPublications, the publishing division of the Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS), Puducherry, undertakes works of deep insight that are spiritually themed, while striving towards practical applicability. Sri Aurobindo Society is an international, spiritual, cultural, not-for-profit NGO. When the soul heals, is a 207 page book, written explicitly, in great detail.
The Cover is simple yet attractive and soothing to the eyes. The Back Cover contains, the blurb, a note on the author, in addition to the standard details. Interestingly, it also contains the signs and symbols of various religions. They are present to give an idea of the contents of the book which contains mystical perspectives from Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Baha’i Faith, the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, and revelations of other great spiritual masters.
The book instigates the reader to start on a meaningful journey of self-discovery and growth. It aims to push the reader to find out who he is, why he suffers, how can he overcome adversities, revamp his life and be happy. It says, we all seek a life of perfection, peace, growth and happiness. But our pessimistic thoughts, negative emotions and self- destructive habits prevent us from accomplishing this goal. We seek help to set things right, but healing evades us. If only we look within, we will find that we are blessed with an eternal healer- our soul. Once we connect to it’s psychic power, we will find a cure for all maladies. This self-help book amalgamates thoughts in contemporary psychology with simple spiritual wisdom helping one understand and heal common psychological problems by tapping on one’s own spiritual force. It gives step-by-step strategies, guided meditations, contemplation exercises and real-life inspirational case studies to overcome. It helps deal with stress, anger, grief, depression, anxiety, beauty obsessions, addictions and caregiver burden.
The book begins with a detailed section on ‘introduction’ wherein a preface to “what to expect” from the content, is given. It also provides a quick guide on “how to get the best out of the book”. A brief is given on the importance of aspiration, effort and surrender. After the introduction, there are 9 broad sections or chapters which bifurcate the entire content of the book. The first segment talks about the spiritual evolution in psychology. Psychology, as a standalone cannot help heal human beings effectively. It needs a partner and the author gives valid arguments and evidence to support it. To understand human psychology and deal with its pros and cons, helpspirituality seems like a possible solution. True psychology is the knowledge of the soul, that is, the knowledge of the psychic being. Each chapter has references mentioned at the end to validify the content and the quoted words. “If the body is toiled and doesn’t rest, it becomes worn out; if the spirit be used without cessation, it becomes toiled; and when toiled, it becomes exhausted.” The segment on stress, has a practical sequence of steps to practice. I personally found them very realistic and rational. Then we come to the most common emotion in the present times- anger. “When a man becomes angry, even if he is a wise man, his wisdom departs from him.” This segment begins with a very relatable story. I was very keen on this segment and wanted to explore it further without much adieu. It moves ahead with discussing the psychological understanding behind the emotion, the types of anger, the causes and the treatment, the spiritual pathways to heal and the steps for practice. I found it very informative, insightful and useful. The most interesting part was, the story which had started in the beginning, comes to an end in the later half discussing how she helped herself change and manage her emotions. The next section is on “grief”. Again, it is beautifully explained. Next, it discusses the most common mental disease today, depression. I am really in awe on how this book is written. First of all, the chapter begins with a few beautiful lines, perspectives taken from various esteemed sources, then every concept is explained in detail, a story is weaved to describe it, practice step boxes are given which are very effective and easy to follow and then the chapter ends with references. It’s an amazing compilation. In the next chapter, it talks about “beauty obsessions”, the anxiety related to physical appearance. I find all the topics discussed, very relevant in today’s times. Next, it talks about “addictions”, the short lived human pleasures. The final and the last topic is “caregiver burden” or caregiving. The book ends with an epilogue, which is as beautifully written as the rest of the book.
The author, Pulkit Sharma is a clinical psychologist and spiritual counsellor. He has worked as a mental health consultant and research head with several organizations. His inspirational and philosophical writings have been published in acclaimed journals, newspapers and magazines. This book is based on his unique technique that combines psychology and spirituality to help people reclaim their lives. He lives in Puducherry, India, with his wife and daughter. He writes regularly for The Speaking Tree, Life Positive and for the HT Inner Voice.
The book finishes off on a beautiful note saying..A New Beginning… “Never feel perturbed in dark moments, the eternal light already exists within you. Trust your inner guide, fuel the flame of your aspiration, keep walking, keep dreaming, reach out for the stars, manifest the divinity withing you.”
A self-help book, belonging to the non-fiction category, it is one insightful book and a must read. It is full of wise words and the crux from various religions, giving us a solution, the key to all our problems. It is available at an attractive price of INR 275/- paperback and INR 199/- kindle edition at amazondotin.
“If only our eyes saw souls instead of bodies.. how very different our ideas of beauty would be..”.
#qotd What is your view w.r.t. the above mentioned lines..❓
#YouBeneathYourSkin #aotd This ques. has troubled me for as long as I can remember.. What if due to some reason, the face of our loved one..gets transformed..would we still recognize and identify them as we did before❓..Is a face that imp.❓❓
Well..I had expected the book to be all that and be about #acidattacks BUT I was in for a major surprise..!! It is a lot lot more..!!
Published in Sep.2019 by @simon , 390 pages divided in 65 chapters..it is one eNgRoSsiNg, heart rending, intense read.
A thick book nevertheless but it doesn’t stagnate the reader with unnecessary content. It’s fabulously written, using simple language with vernacular words/lines at instances.
The story is based in New Delhi..it talks about..NEW DELHI, of course..being a SINGLE MOTHER..AUTISM..Born and brought-up AMERICAN INDIANs.. EXTRA-MARITAL AFFAIR..AMBITION..CRIME..ACID ATTACKS..MURDER..POVERTY.. MISOGYNY.. POLITICAL CORRUPTION..OLD WOUNDS/ PAST/ SECRETS..PARENTING..CHILDHOOD TRAUMA..DREAMS.. FORGIVENESS..GUILT..JUSTICE..TRUE LOVE.. FRIENDSHIP..SELF LOVE.
(Check the images for the #blurb and other details.)
The cover is designed by @Graficns A face, underneath the red colour & the title..give a mAgNeTiC appeal to the read.
The proceeds to the author will go to the non-profits, Chaanv Foundation and Project WHY.
Available @amazondotin for INR 274/- and @amazonkindle for INR 246.97/- this is one aWeSoMe read dealing beautifully with a plethora of human emotions.
#qotd How does news like Coronavirus Outbreak, disasters like earthquakes, cyclones, tsunami etc annihilating a large chunk of the population, make you feel❓ #qotd Have you watched the movie “2012”?
WHAT IF all these feelings get clubbed with an awesome Sci-Fi ❓❓
WeLcOmE to #thevaticangames
Genre: SCIENCE FICTION/ DYSTOPIAN FANTASY.
Please read the #blurb from the images.
The VATICAN CITY is the smallest country in the world, a city-state surrounded by Rome (Italy) and is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. The story forms a delicate connection between religion and technology. It talks about faith..of the BIBLE..from the beginning to the end, it is governed by the FEAR of sin, punishment and the sentence in hell.
The Title carries the word “GAMES” referring a world where the protagonist Vera has to win a game to save the world. She is referred to as the female “David”. The Biblical Story Of David And Goliath is a well known parable often referenced as a moral lesson of how underdogs can overcome the odds and be successful.
The STORY LINE is well constructed, NARRATION is detailed and the plot well researched.
It talks about environmental destruction, nuclear disaster, government control, religion, technology, of survival..loss of individualism..
The STORY BEGINS with the birth of Vera in an APOCALYPTIC (describing the complete destruction of the world), DYSTOPIA (depicts an individual fighting against oppression or a group of people coping collectively as a society with the dehumanised conditions).
As a genre, APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE details the author’s visions of the end time as revealed by an angel or other heavenly messenger.
It is a beautiful story of belief, motherhood, faith and survival.
A SPECULATIVE Eco-feminist Novel.
The world will not be the same.
Published by Clink Street Publishing on 30th Jan.2020; it is 242 pages/ 10chapters of an exhilarating experience.
It’s the 5th book of fiction and 1st in English, by the author.
Is it payback time❓ The Mayan predicted cataclysmic events. The Vatican Games is a dystopian fantasy of the near future. This could be the world that awaits us!
WORLD VIEWS CREATE WORLDS.
The MESSAGE the author wants to get across; We could now be on the verge of our own destruction and that our ways with the world need to change for the better.
She says, showing view points and concepts that might help change reality for the better is paramount to my writings whilst somehow moving or touching the reader is my ultimate goal.
The book gave me goosebumps but the end gave me a feeling of calmness, reassuring, that with faith and cooperation, the world order can be restored.
Available @amazondotin for INR 609/- paperback and for INR 156.45/- @amazonkindle it is one great read, in tune with the present times.
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