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Poetry book review- A Broken Masterpiece

06 Wednesday Nov 2024

Posted by dr sweetyshinde in Constructive Criticism: Book reviews, Debutante Authors, soul-soothers

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book review, brave, emotional, motivational, poetry, rousing, soothing

P. King pens gritty and motivational poetry. It is deep, turbulent and vast like an ocean.

It is vindication for the courageous souls. (“For she or he shall be the chosen – The heir of the universe!
To stay and begin the end again.
In glory will death embrace
And in peace will the soul rest! Veneration is reserved only for the brave In conquest or in vanquish,
For only the brave has the seat to legacy.”)

It is a soothing balm for bruised hearts (“How often the hearts wait for the perfect joke or scene
And discount the sheer joyful scenes in daily trifling
How sooner is ignored the free ardent gifts all around
Just because it is free! And willing to pay the cost ,
Because the bill is paid so it is classy!”)

It is a clarion call for an inward look, for quiet contemplation (“Only the brave dare weep boldly from the soul.”
“Be very mindful of your own thought, For it’s thought that casts or condemns your call!”)

This collection of poetry is for savouring over time. Let it seep in.

The classy, minimalist cover design truly matches its interior.

Pages – 169

Publishers – Petals publishers and distributors

Book review: Diamonds and Stones, an unlikely story

30 Sunday Jul 2023

Posted by dr sweetyshinde in Constructive Criticism: Book reviews, Debutante Authors

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political, thriller

Author: Navreet Sran

Pages: 202

Whirlpool of life and emotions

Picturize a luxury yatch cruising along scenic waters before a tornado smashes into it… and therein begins survival. Navreet Sran’s ‘Diamonds and Stones’ beguiles the reader into guessing whether the plot involves a corporate slugfest, or an Indian bride propelled into NRI world or bitchy boss Namita’s murder. Instead, it veers abruptly into unexpected terrains – both emotional and geographic. Ambitious and dreamer Meera’s life goes topsy turvy once she is kidnapped.

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Book review – Animal Communication: a guide to 2-way telepathy by Akshaya Kawle

13 Tuesday Jun 2023

Posted by dr sweetyshinde in Debutante Authors, My Pets, Spirituality, Uncategorized

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animals, communication, pets, skill, telepathy

Huh???

Yep, I expect exactly this reaction to the title.

Remember Panch Tantra? The ancient Indian Sanskrit story book (by Vishnu Sharma) where birds and animals spouted wisdom, showcased personality, spoke with elan and were cooler dudes than humans?

Well, our ancestors weren’t hallucinating. Animals do speak and how!

When Chiku my 4.5 female Indie stormed into my life, I was initiated into the world of saucy tantrums, snooty grandma airs and unbearable cuteness. When Chiku spoke to Sudha aunty (an animal communicator), I was bowled over by how accurate & detailed her readings were.

Is it magic? Is it an art? is it a gift? Is it a science?

Thats’s how I got into yearning to learn this skill. A 5-day beginner’s course with the author consolidated my fascination with the topic…and that’s how I got hold of this book.

Topics: title says it all. Telepathy to communicate with ‘so-called’ animals. Akshaya covers conversations with pets, those with lost/missing/runaway pets and even pets who passed away from the physical form into the soul world.

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Irrationally Passionate by Jason Kothari

15 Sunday Mar 2020

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business world, enterpreneur, inspiring

In Pretty Woman, he simplifies his complex job by saying ‘I buy big companies, then break them into smaller companies and sell them” She asks, “And that’s all it takes to make you a millionaire??” (or somewhere along these lines)

Jason simplifies his life as a voracious appetite for diving into troubled waters (read businesses or startups) and getting a kick out of smoothening the choppy waves. He makes it sound simple , magical and ‘Heck, I can do it too’ Continue reading →

Book review: Silent realities by Ranjan Kaul

18 Sunday Sep 2016

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book review, ranjan kaul, realism and magic, short stories, twists and turns

A cluster of 10 stories tilting between the real and unreal, with myriad characters in an ever changing multilayered society. The range captures the frailties, moods and impulses of human behavior.

That’s what the gist of the blurb says. I agree in part.

4 stories impressed me, namely Lallan, The Slap, The Nest and Touch. These should’ve been placed at the beginning of the collection to hook the readers, instead of inserting them midways and towards the end.

Lallan & The Nest have a parallel between the human-animal world that explores human psyche well and throws up believable, relatable characters. Slap & Touch have a mellow tone and an unhurried pace Continue reading →

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