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Book: Scammed

Published by Grey Oak/Westland
Pages: 182 pages
When I picked up this book, I read the synopsis and wondered what it would be about. But I must tell you, the author had me in for a surprise, as there was quite a bit of twist and turn within the first few pages. 

The protagonist of Scammed, Hitesh Shah is an accountant who is quite vexed with his current job. Like every other hard working person, he waits patiently for that glorious moment when his boss(and friend) Sahil will…

My Grandfather’S Stick [Tamil: Yenn Thathavin Oonrukole]

Children have such a vivid imagination that they leave us stumped most times. Show them a pencil and they will show you atleast 5 different uses to it besides writing on a paper. Such is their power of imagination. In this book “My Grandfather’s stick”[published by Tulika], the author takes us on a journey where the little girl makes use of the stick for things beyond helping a person walk.

One moment, she transforms into a horse rider, flying off into air on…

The book i received had a very interesting title, albeit long, it had me curious to see what the pages held within… It was-
Mentor Your Mind, Tested Mantras For the Busy Woman 
by Mamta Singh

Genre: Self help
Pages: 168
Published by Sterling Publishers

This book is a guide, rather a handbook for every woman who feels she is busy and has no time for life! There are some woman who am sure will call this book their Bible, it all depends on how much it helps you or not! …

Format:  Paperback

Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd

No. of Pages: 326

Genre: Fiction
On reading this book, i realized it was all about the beautiful connection between a husband and his wife, a father and his daughter; a father and his son; and a grandfather and his grandson…. it was all about Bridging the distance… Reconnecting with people who mean a lot and about a family that is living in different parts of the world and their stories…. !! 

The book opens with  the protagonist waiting to meet his wife Amaya…

 
The book is about a girl, rather girls, and about how in a family of girls, each one is of a completely different personality. The book is also about siblings, the relationships , the mother daughter connection, and the impact Rains have had on this Sahni family.
Narrated through the voice of Kittu[Kirti], the tomboy of the family, the one girl who stands out from the lot, the one who has made it on her own, with grit and gumption.
The story is about Kiran who commits suicide giving…

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
Lao Tzu 

Enlightenment to Go: The Classic Buddhist Path of Compassion and Transformation by David Michie was the book i was reading…

While browsing around the net for books by David Michie, i noticed that he has also written two other best sellers-Buddhism for Busy People and Hurry Up and Meditate.
Buddhism for Busy People seemed interesting- it is about David’s encounter with Tibetan Buddhism, weaving an autobiographic narrative while presenting some basic concepts.. Sounds interesting, should give it a read!!  

Ok, getting back…

“If you think you can – you can !
If you think you can not – you can not !And either way……..you are right !” — Shiv Khera

After the success of You can Win, Shiv Khera is now back with You Can Sell…  The front cover of the book has the title You can win and the byline- “Results are Rewarded, efforts arent” , which is the crux of the book.. which is the truth of the world!! 

If you want to: 
Gain success and avoid pitfalls 
Meet and…

The cover of the book had me fascinated and so did the title… Blinkers off by Andaleeb Wajid is the kind of book you should read after a packed tiring day…. The book is light, while being deep;  It is fun while being serious and it makes for a breezy read.

While reading this book, i realized once again it is not necessary for a book to be heavy duty, filled with high tech words and have complex characters for it to be interesting.
The book is all about “Noor”.…

After reading the “Maximum City” by Suketu Mehta, “Love and Longing in Bombay” by Vikram Chandra and ofcourse  “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts, I was now onto reading yet another book on the Buzzing city of Mumbai- “Saraswati Park” by Anjali Joseph.
This book has been nominated for the Vodafone-Crossword Award for 2011 under Fiction category! 

Saraswati Park is a fascinating story about a simple family who call Bombay their home. The book is a vivid   description of the city and how many lives are entwined within it..  

Saraswati Park is the colony where the…

Siya Seth has committed suicide. After her death, she decides to bare it all, telling the world her story. Siya, a school girl [17 years of age] was a victim of parental abuse since she was 8. Though she tries doing everything possible to gain her some peace and comfort, her hidden secrets keep haunting her, not letting her rest, driving her over the edge at the end. 

Review of Siya Seth Decides to Die…Pages 255. Rs 100
Publisher- Diamond Books, Delhi

When i 1st read the title, i was…