Author: Susanne M Alexander
Publisher: JAICO Publishing House, Mumbai
(Pp 334, ISBN 978-81-8495-610-8, Rs 299)
Who does not want a perfect relationship? But for this, you need to first analyse yourself. This book provides an original analysis of the concept of character and how it relates to family interactions, friendships, couple activities, communication, spirituality, sex and more. The book is divided into four broad sections – Knowing and growing your character, knowing a partner’s character, Worksheets and Powerful character qualities.
The book provides guide to understanding qualities like honesty, kindness, compassion, courage, commitment, patience, etc. So, the book helps not only to develop your own character but also helps in skillfully observing character qualities in partner. Use the knowledge to create a wonderful relationship.
–Varsha
Author: Nilanjan P Choudhury
Publisher: Niyogi Books, New Delhi
(Pp162, ISBN 978-93-83098-55-2, Rs 195)
An interesting detective novel with a touch of humour – that’s how this book can be summed up in one line. The style of writing makes the book vivid…the characters in the book look realistic. The plot makes you think twice – hiring Mr. Chatterjee, founder of the Chatterjee Institute of Detection and crime fighter for the common man – for securing admission for four-year-old girl to Bangalore’s snootiest school! Yes, people can go to any heights to secure admission for their children in the best school.
Yet, as the story unfolds, reader will find it difficult to put the book down before reading it from cover to cover.
–Varsha
Author: Sudhir Kekre
Publisher: Lifi Publications, New Delhi
(Pp 152, ISBN 978-93-82536-05-5, Rs 160)
The book is a bouquet of colourful and exotic stories from all over the world. From the warm, sun kissed beaches of Thailand to the cold, melancholic England; from the beautiful but hurricane ridden USA to the vast, culturally diverse and throbbing India; each story has a warm, delicate tenderness and hides multi-layered emotions.
Written in an interesting and easy to understand format, the stories look fresh and realistic. A good light read for all!
–Vasu V
Author: Reema Abbasi
Photographs: Madiha Aijaz
Publisher: Niyogi Books, New Delhi
(Pp 296, ISBN 978-93-83098-49-1)
As long as faith is infinite, faiths will be indestructible. The Temples of Pakistan are much more than mere symbols of faith for a religious minority. Not only are they vestiges of ancient lore in Hindu mythology, they also stand like warriors of time; pitted testaments of a peaceful, pluralistic past. The book is a tribute to these wonderful temples.
Elaborately embellished with evocative photographs of antiquated and exquisite Hindu shrines, opulent rituals and festivals and regional populace, the book has extensive research and exceptional pilgrimage sites like Hinglaj, Katas Raj, Kalka Cave Temple, Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir and Shivala Mandir, to name a few. With vivid introductions and sweeping images, the book also presents a celebration of various festivals, celebrated with passion and fervor. One look at the book and you are bound to pick it up. Beautifully printed on art paper, with mesmerizing pictures, the book takes reader on a journey into the lives of Hindus in Pakistan.
- Varsha
Author: Pooja Ruprell
Publisher: Body & Soul Books, an imprint Leadstart Publishing, Mumbai
(Pp 234, ISBN 978-93-81576-15-1, Rs 299)
Passion Perseverance & Prayer is all about everyday guidance and inspiration, juxtaposing the personal with the profound. It is a story, a diary, a guide – 52 inspirational, weekly readings to encourage readers to find beauty, shine and muster to carry on through tough times. It blends everyday experiences and observations with the insights of philosophers.
Divided into 12 themes – one each for each month – the book shows how to be happy, every day. Reader can pick up any topic of his choice and practice it for a month, before moving to another. A beautiful book on the journey of happiness!
- Varsha Verma
