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The 1st edition of #dreambeyondshadows was published in 2018, it is an #amazonbestseller
This is the 2nd edition, published in 2019 by @whitefalconpublishing

Tagline: no ordinary tourist.

Genre: Non- fiction; Travelogue

“I had been burying myself under the ground.
It was time to emerge from the dark, and walk the path I was born to lead,
to discover the purpose that would be mine…”

#qotd Has the question ” what is the purpose of my life” ever puzzled you❓
#qotd Do you like reading travelogues❓
#qotd Do you like reading Non-fiction, about the life changing experiences of people❓
#qotd Is life merely eat-sleep-breathe repeat or is there more to life❓

The author wrote this book to SHARE that it’s possible for anyone to break away from time-bound limitations and relinquish the grip of the past. 

It’s the STORY of an adventure that leaves behind the hustle and bustle of New York City, winds through the tribal magic in the Amazon jungle, into the legacy of Peru’s Sacred Valley.

The COVER designed by @saurabhgarhe is gorgeous with a beautiful play of colours. It depicts a traveller with a back-pack & also the (Amazon) jungle.

The TITLE is the whole idea behind the book. Learn to look, believe & achieve beyond the various shadows like social obligations or pressures, our conditioning & upbringing etc.

I am a FAN of the PERFECTION in this book;
the font size, different fonts used, the size of the book, bifurcation of the entire book (265pgs) in 3 parts (20chapters), the beautiful print on the page beginning of each partition and the gorgeous ILLUSTRATIONS in the book.

The WRITING STYLE is so clean, simple, descriptive & flawless that it resonates easily with the reader.

It is written in such an interesting way that the volume of the book in no way makes it feel lengthy or boring.

One can find POETRY at regular intervals too.

In addition to being a travelogue, I believe it’s a Great SELF-HELP or an INSPIRATIONAL book which helps one find answers to the questions that have been troubling & questioning the very essence of our existence.

All in all a fabulous read, a PERFECT Package in all respects.

Available @amazondotin for INR 249/- paperback.

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#Invisibleshackles
“Invisible” means “unable to be seen”
&
“Shackles” mean “a pair of fetters connected together by a chain”.

#qotd Do you believe a woman has the right to choose her happiness, her freedom over her role as a wife & a mother❓
#qotd Don’t you feel a wife, a mother is an individual as well, who has the right to choose her wellbeing over anything else❓
#qotd Can love happen, after marriage, with someone else❓
#qotdindia Have you watched the movie “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna”❓
#qotd Are social obligations more important than your emotional well-being ❓

Character Sketch:
Naina Oberoi: a rich housewife, mother to a teenager son, wants to break free from her marriage.
Amrithum Raman: a forest officer, dutiful husband, father to two daughters, in a loveless marriage, lives alone & meets his family once in a blue moon.

CAN’T TWO LONELY INDIVIDUALS, WHO FALL IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER, LIVE TOGETHER ❓❓ or IS KEEPING A FACE IN SOCIETY AND LIVING IN CHOKING RELATIONSHIPS MORE IMPORTANT ❓❓

This debut book by @anujaarora explores these unseen chains which tie us to unwanted obligations..

What to expect in the book;
A detailed encyclopedia on relationships,
 Unsaid words on the importance of self love, importance to choose her/ his happiness,
Societal bondages,
A brief insight into a forest officer’s life, wild life, tribals, poaching..
Power, money & politics,
True love & Romance.

37 Beautiful, powerful chapters penned in 228 pages.

A wonderful attempt, beautifully written & narrated, amazing title & a gorgeous meaningful cover.
Kudos to the author for choosing such a powerful storyline & plot.

An amazing read,
available @amazonkindle INR 125/-; @amazondotin INR 165/-.

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#justromance

#qotd Do you like reading YA romance❓
#qotd Do you prefer reading about a single love story in a novel or many short love stories like an anthology ❓
#qotd Do you find nuance of teenagers or Young adults, when they are in love, adorable & cute or you despise them❓

Today’s post is about a book (available @amazonkindle for INR 49/-) which contains 7 short, cute, adorable & very relatable Indian LOVE STORIES & is named #justromance, yes with a “hashtag”…!

Luxury adds glamour to romance,
Danger adds thrill.
But it is REAL EMOTIONS that turn love MaGiCaL.

This compendium beautifully reiterates the fact that even ordinary people can have extraordinary love stories.

The USP of this pot-pourri is the simple language, analogous characters, uncomplicated narration, realistic story- line/ plot & clean romantic recitals.

Each story/ chapter begins with a quote or few beautiful lines, giving way to the story.

Let’s talk about 1 such romantic love story;
Titled DRUNK ON LOVE.

It’s about a girl named Anjali who breaks free from her shackles to move to a distant city, being the first girl in her family to get a job & live independently..all this even before getting married.
She has two younger sisters.. so whatever Anjali does will act as a road map for the younger siblings..
Anjali is relishing her freedom..at the same time she is a very sober, traditional girl.
The story is about, how she achieves another milestone in her journey to freedom by falling in love & eventually acknowledging & pursuing it towards marriage even though she is aware of the possible disagreement by her family.

Attempted in 249 pages, this book was published in October 2019.

“And in the end, we were all just humans drunk on the idea that love, only love could heal our brokenness..”.

A wonderful compilation for people in love, for people who believe in love and especially for the young-adult reader.

Choose your #qotd
#qotd do you believe everything happens in line with what’s been written in our destiny❓
#qotd Do you believe in astrology ❓
#qotd Does an open ending, a cliffhanger evoke your curiosity or upset you❓

♠️The LOCUS of the story (set up in early 18th century), in the beginning is The Himalayan Kingdom of HINDUKUSH.  It gradually moves on to England.

♠️ Characters & Character sketch;

女 Maharaja of HINDUKUSH, a Rajput, King Raghavendra married to 11 queens
 Eldest queen, Shwetambari
 Youngest & King’s favourite Queen Serenova, who is of foreign origin
櫓 Geeta Bai, a widow, Queen Serejova’s Personal Assistant & close confidante
⏩ Nathu, son of Geeta Bai
蘆 Sir Victor, Duke of Cornwall
 The PROTAGONIST, Princess MANDIRA, daughter of King Raghavendra & Queen Serenova.

STORYLINE:

連Queen Serenova dies while giving birth to Princess MANDIRA.. The king is in mourning & considers the new born, the reason for losing her beloved wife.

連A future astrological prediction for Princess MANDIRA leads to an interesting turn of events which reiterates the notion, that destiny cannot be averted or changed.
What is written will definitely happen..

連 The story talks about;
 ASTROLOGY,
the RULE of BRITISHERS in India,
The Royal RAJPUTS & their Grandeur..
of LOVE,
of SACRIFICE,
of Doubt & REVENGE,
 of LOYALTY &
 of Two Different Cultures

連 The author herself has ample experience of event decoration & therefore has explained the ARCHEOLOGICAL ASPECTS in great detail.

連 The book talks about the rich CULTURE & KNOWLEDGE of our ancestors & the WISDOM, INFORMATION they have Passed On to generations through the various Literature etc.

連 Divulging more of the story would reveal the plot & act as a spoiler.

✍️The AUTHOR had suffered a great setback due to an impending illness BUT she Channelised all her energy into writing a Beautiful piece of fiction.

KUDOS to her for that & wish her good health.

The COVER is gorgeous & TITLE apt for the storyline.

Priced @amazondotin for INR 203/-; @amazonkindle INR 120/-.

Published by @notionpress in July.2019; it’s a 242 pages( 18 chapters) long read

Part of a series, the SEQUEL ( Born to Rule) is on the charts.

A very iNtErEsTiNg read indeed.

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