Title: Who me, Poor? How India's youth is living in Urban Poverty to make it Big Author: Gayatri Jayaraman Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 184 ISBN: 978-9386432230 Source: Publisher 'Who me, Poor?' is a book that talks about the prevailing poverty in the Urban India, that lies hidden beneath the branded clothes of the youth. It accounts … Continue reading Book Review: Who me, Poor?
Title: The Private Life of Mrs Sharma Author: Ratika Kapur Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 185 ISBN: 978-9385436185 Source: Publisher 'The Private Life of Mrs Sharma' is an account of about 5 months of the life of Renuka Sharma. Set in Delhi, this book provides a very clear picture of the present day Indian society, which is … Continue reading Book Review: The Private Life of Mrs Sharma
'On His Blindness' is a (Petrarchan) sonnet by John Milton- the famous blind English Poet. The poem brings forth Milton's sadness on having lost his vision at a young age because of which he considers himself useless for God. But soon his mind solves his dilemma. Here we go: On His Blindness When I consider … Continue reading Poetry: On His Blindness
Title: Messed Up! But All for Love Author: Arvind Parashar Publisher: Srishti Publishers & Distributors Pages: 156 ISBN: 978-9382665946 Source: Writersmelon 'Messed Up! But All for Love' is the first book in the 'Messed Up!' trilogy. This book delves into how sometimes our love for each other can create a mess between us and how … Continue reading Book Review: Messed Up! But All for Love
Title: The Answers Author: Catherine Lacey Publisher: Granta Books Pages: 291 ISBN: 9781783782178 Source: Publisher 'The Answers' is a book with dystopian elements, wherein we see Emotions and Love being quantified. It is actually, a satire on the so called hi-tech age- an age in which Technology & Science tries to encompass everything. The book … Continue reading Book Review: The Answers
Title: The Power of Healing Author: Hyu- Wai Loucks Pages: 196 ISBN: 9781546975939 Source: Review Copy from Author 'The Power of Healing' is an account of roughly 24 hours of the life of a 18 year old girl, Charlotte. It is a story of life changing 24 hours, that help her discover herself & reconcile … Continue reading Book Review: The Power of Healing
'The Chimney Sweeper' is a touching poem- by William Blake, about the child labor that was prevalent in England in late 18th & 19th century. The Chimney Sweeper When my mother died I was very young, And my father sold me while yet my tongue Could scarcely cry " 'weep! 'weep! 'weep! 'weep!" So your … Continue reading Poetry: The Chimney Sweeper
Title: Such Small Hands Author: Andrés Barba Translator: Lisa Dillman Publisher: Portobello Books Pages: 102 ISBN: 9781846276439 Source: Publisher 'Such Small Hands' is a chilling account of the dreadful aspects of childhood that lie hidden beneath the innocence of children. It is a novella based on a real life incident that took place in an … Continue reading Book Review: Such Small Hands
Title: Revenants- The Odyssey Home Author: Scott Kauffman Publisher: Moonshine Cove Publishing Pages: 304 ISBN: 9781937327811 Source: Review Copy from Author "Revenants- The Odyssey Home" is a tale of returning back to home. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, with scenes from World War I, it is a novel about those who fail … Continue reading Book Review: Revenants- The Odyssey Home
Title: Nature Speaks- Art & Poetry for the Earth Author: Deborah Kennedy Publisher: White Cloud Press Pages: 140 ISBN: 9781940468464 Source: Review Copy from Author 'Nature Speaks' is a compilation of poems & artwork, on ecological themes. There are 32 poems in the collection, with a piece of art featured alongside each poem, followed by … Continue reading Book Review: Nature Speaks
