Bookishlife2022_

 The First Wave: Life of a Covid Warrior by Prashant Nayak Dr. Prashant Nayak's remarkable book "The First Wave: Life Of A Covid Warrior" is a heartbreaking and very personal biography that takes an unvarnished look at the life of a frontline healthcare worker during the traumatic first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The book is a detailed account of the author's hospital's evolution into a fully operational COVID institution, reflecting the hardships and unique perspectives of healthcare personnel. Dr. Nayak's coping strategies, like as rediscovering his love of writing and singing during lockdown, bring a human element to the plot. The narrative dives into the pandemic's broader social impact, tackling problems such as the misery of migrant workers, political blame games, and prejudice against healthcare staff. These insights help to provide a thorough grasp of the many difficulties that confront us in these unique times. His writing, in part...

 True Spirit by Pratima Jaidev The book TRUE SPIRIT tells the real-life tales of women who have persevered, overcome adversity, and possessed faith. Their approach to life has been enlightening, inspirational, and had a profound effect on me. There are twenty-one real-life stories that are heartfelt and sensitive. These accounts of twenty-one women employed in a variety of fields, including media, education, IT, and more, transported me to various stages of their development. In order to overcome all obstacles, discover their life's purpose, and realise their aspirations, they have gradually transformed their lives with grace and grit. The stories span across different cultures and circumstances, but they share a common thread: the recognition that grace and peace isn’t the absence of struggle, but it is the way we choose to move through that matters the most. And grit isn’t about never failing or falling down, but it’s about having a ‘never give up attitude’, the will to rise up ...

 The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath by  Amish Tripathi The book really shines in its portrayal of retribution, showing how the Chola Tigers systematically destroy the forces of devastation out of grief and rage. Amish skilfully depicts a multifaceted mission of vengeance that goes beyond simple military triumph to include honour restoration and the symbolic reaffirmation of a civilization's might. The book opens with one of the worst moments in Indian history—the brutal devastation of the Somnath temple by Mahmud of Ghazni. Even if many are killed and the Shiva Linga is broken, a pledge is made in the middle of the devastation. a promise of retribution. A Dharma vow. From the Chola capital of Gangaikonda Cholapuram to the snow-covered summits of the Hindu Kush, Amish weaves a daring revenge story that combines historical vision and emotional intensity. The premise is compelling: five people, driven by grief and spiritual obligation, set out to retrieve what was lost: not o...

 Wai Bangkok: Stories of Culture, Faces and Self-Discovery by Bhuban Patra "Wai Bangkok " is a collection of short stories for a person who gets transformed personality-wise after facing so many challenges from a change in place. Written in simple English, it enhances the flow of readers in reading these thought-provoking and impactful stories. It is a collection of 7 stories that explore the hidden corners of the city where expatriates, locals and wanderers intersect. I was overwhelmed with the narrative and how the author explored varied places. The best part was the prose: 🔥 "What we seek is not an end, But a beginning, rising quietly, Like a song in the heart of silence. The struggles we bear are seeds, And today, they break into blossoms of resolve." I was intrigued by the story from his onset in Bangkok, where he gets a place where the author tried pad Thai, a tangy and fiery Som Tam and much more. His indulgence in the workplace and exploration of the city m...

 Marked for Murder: A Vikram Rana Mystery by Sharmishtha Shenoy This book understands how to balance emotion with mystery. Rhea's background gradually exposes itself, Robin's reactions are brutally realistic, and Indra adds subtle tension. Vikram Rana's quiet inquiry style promotes steadiness and clarity. Rhea's story serves as the narrative's emotional backbone. Even though she is no longer alive, her presence is felt deeply. The author gradually reveals her past, allowing the reader to comprehend her after the disaster. Robin's emotional breakdowns were very real. His sensitivity brought significant weight to the story. I could sense his perplexity and shame as if they were happening there in front of me. Indra's character causes unease. Her reactions raise questions about what she knows and what she hides. The pacing of the story is one of its strongest points. Each chapter contributes something—whether it’s an emotional detail, a clue, or a small conver...

 Mumbaii Expeeriment: Crime thriller novel mystery suspense drama by Dhaval Birajdar "Mumbaii Expeeriment" is a police procedural thriller with enough thrills and chill to keep you rooted to your chair. And not just thrills, it also has enough dramatic flair to keep you associate and relate with the characters too. What begins as a routine investigation for Inspector John swiftly escalates into a series of brutal killings—each more disturbing than the last. But the real shock lies not just in the gore, but in the disturbing realization that the victims are tied to John’s own past. A murder connects John to his past Priya. The ruthlessly killed man points at a personal connection. But the bodies keep coming and John has to race against time, and catch the killer, while grappling with internal department politics, his crumbling domestic haven and his past now dissolving into his present. Will he be able to sort his life out of these multiple cyclones that are all hurtling towar...