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𝐁𝐲 𝐀𝐣𝐚𝐲 𝐊 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐲
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: 𝟐𝟑𝟔
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 :𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐌𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 : 𝟏𝟔𝐎𝐜𝐭 - 𝟐𝟎𝐎𝐜𝐭 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎) 





The narrative centres on Ajay, a man still deeply scarred by the loss of his wife, Bhavna. Unable to come to terms with her death, he remains trapped in grief, where neither medication nor well-meaning condolences offer him any relief. His emotional state invites judgment from Anisha, a graceful and perceptive woman he meets at The Art of Living, founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Initially unsettled by Ajay’s atheistic outlook, Anisha’s perspective gradually softens after witnessing a quiet act of kindness from him, paving the way for an understated yet meaningful friendship.
This book seamlessly picks up from where the author’s first work concludes. Two years after Bhavna’s passing, Ajay continues to battle depression, having withdrawn almost entirely from the world around him. His visit to The Art of Living in Rudraprayag becomes a turning point, introducing him to Anisha, who is taken aback by his resentment toward faith. Parallel to this emotional journey is Ajay’s struggle to publish a book written in Bhavna’s memory—a process in which Anisha becomes a steady source of encouragement, eventually helping guide the book toward national bestseller status.

What stands out most is the author’s writing style—simple, sincere, and emotionally transparent. The language is accessible yet impactful, reflecting a strong command of expression without resorting to unnecessary drama. The narrative feels honest and heartfelt, making it easy for readers to connect with Ajay’s pain, healing, and quiet rediscovery of purpose.     

My Rating: 3.5/5

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