(25 Reviews)
Travel takes you far from home, but brings you closer to yourself. This, I realized after visiting many places of interest across countries – lighthouses, beaches, hills, gardens, oceans, and forests. The memories imprinted on my mind have stayed on for a long time. Even today I can recollect; the seashells I collected on a forlorn island of Maldives and the reindeers of Santa Claus I fed in Rovaniemi, the beach of Bentota that I walked barefoot on and the helicopter drive I took over the Colorado river fenced by the grand canyons. I lost myself, only to discover myself. My travel sojourns have connected me to myself when life had a way of disconnecting me from what mattered. In simple words, when I saw the mountains of Igatpuri or the seagulls of Norway, I discovered what truly counted – the moment in time, which shall be gone away soon and be reserved for a memory on another day.
“People’s Kafe – Whispers from the Lighthouse of Galle: Stories of Friendships & Adventures in Nature” encapsulates these memories of the places I explored, friends I made along the way, and the beauty of nature I enjoyed by the way of living at different places my father was posted at. You will find joyful tales about peacocks who became my pets, the lighthouse I explored in Galle along the Indian Ocean, the salacious mango tree in my backyard, and the people I met on travel who nearly adopted me.
I implore you to embark on your own trails of adventures amid nature and discover the joys of unspoken friendships.
Reader reviews
International Sailing Athlete
One of my favourites, I would recommend the book to all of those who are looking for attaining some meaning and inspiration in life from their daily lives.
Digital Marketing Consultant
The warm & compassionate tone gives it a human touch while personalizing the experience for the reader. Each story has a nugget for you - teasing you to expand your own boundaries of perseverance, belief and faith. My personal favourites are Radha Aunty and Sharma ji...I do hope to bump into them some day! An effortless and easy read - a big yes for you to pick this up, sit back and enjoy your cup of coffee at People’s Kafe!
CHRO, GE Healthcare South Asia
I liked the simple stories, experiences and interpretations of the author from her life incidences that can make you take a pause and think. Readers who like light stories and love to read about human behaviour and experiences would enjoy reading the book. It has set of real life stories that has shaped the author’s life choices and rewired her thoughts to a better human kind and human mind.
Channel Marketing Lead, Abott
An effective writer is able to distil complex thoughts and ideas into simple, clear language that's quickly and easily understood by others. This valuable quality helps them tackle even the densest subject matter by breaking it down into uncomplicated pieces.
International Sailing Athlete
Amazing book with day-to-day happenings, experience of some situations, people reaction which can be discussed on cup of tea to feel rejoice…. every chapter is full of excitement as author must be delighted to think about them before executing on piece of paper.
Homemaker
The most faithful bond we make is the bond with self. This book gives us all the material (cement, concrete, steel and blueprint) to make lasting bridge with our inner self. With this guided journal we get an opportunity to have a very honest conversation with ourself and when we jot down those pictures in words, we give shape to our imaginations, they become permanent and stay with us forever. Begin your own journey now. You already have my good advice, all you need to get is your own copy of this book😊
International Sailing Athlete
This book is filled with great prompts and art that make you retrospect your life and start journaling. These prompts provoke self-thought and help you connect with yourself. Devote some time to yourself and start journaling with this book! It was a great experience 😊
Student & Intern
It felt like reading Ruskin Bond short stories.
Customer Success Manager, Zinnov
I am reading your piece of writing or art to be precise..loving it
Homemaker
I am really enjoying the stories. They are a therapy for me after a really busy day. Reminds me of good old school days where we used to borrow books from the library and read them for the pure joy. Thank you for compiling them 😊
Assistant Manager
The vivid language instantly transported me into the world she described in this book. A story of the girl from Lucknow to being a Mumbaikar, about her personal life to professional life. The way of describing and writing story is awesome.
CA
Really liked reading your book. Took me back to my old memories of visiting my parent during holidays. Thea beautiful memories of house, courtyard, garden, nature…and those carefree ties with parents. You have an excellent flare for writing. Keep it coming!
Adjunct Faculty, New York University
These experiments of yours have helped me unravel a side of mine that I had not known before. I think these exercises of yours have made me express what I had never told to myself in the past. Helps me to know myself better.
Assistant General Manager, Supreme Mega Constructions LLP
Wonderfully written to paint the picture of the event in front of the reader and the reader can't keep herself away from becoming the part of the story. The best companion for anyone who like to enjoy your hot chocolate sitting in the patio with book in her hand.