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Dollar Bahu

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Up with another Sudha Murty book! Not as impressive as Mahashwetha  but still carries a very strong social message. The flow of language is remarkable and you'll be bound to finish it in one go as you start reading it.<br />The story revolves around a family with Gouramma as the mother in law of Vinuta a simple Indian girl, and of-course the 'Dollar Bahu' who is Chandru's wife. Gouramma brings in constant comparisons between the two ignoring and overlooking the 'Dollar Bahu's' true nature( which is very bad). Vinuta's simplicity and submissive nature is forgotten by her and the influence of the dollar descends upon her. Gouramma visits her NRI son and daughter in law in Nashville. There she comes across a spectrum of people's lives and their troubles. America no longer intrigue her but she longs for the Indian life. As time passes the true shades of the 'Dollar Bahu' are revealed and living with her becomes a bane for Gouramma. Gouramma now repents and recollects the goodness of Vinuta whom she had hurted and insulted so much.<br />Gouramma returns to India but a surprise awaits her. Will Vinuta accept her mother in law? Will Gouramma's behaviour change towards her?<br />The subtle ties of different human relations is highlighted along with the increasing money mindedness and materialistic nature of people.<br />The Dollar has no value when compared to love and respect. The last sentence of the book leaves a deep impact on the readers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfLlHoTqJ3e0LoqloYS0dxqk2niPkzbLRjNkvJEF0YA5IrQtBjNp-RT_Y_9x4BqiWEssa1NsSoZQoz7M880nxC9KK_1lx8_ITbZ0JNWLAA_-JTzivXjYR6CjB9Ic6lnQQIJlAelk77EJA/s1600/DollarBahu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfLlHoTqJ3e0LoqloYS0dxqk2niPkzbLRjNkvJEF0YA5IrQtBjNp-RT_Y_9x4BqiWEssa1NsSoZQoz7M880nxC9KK_1lx8_ITbZ0JNWLAA_-JTzivXjYR6CjB9Ic6lnQQIJlAelk77EJA/s1600/DollarBahu.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><br /></div>

Dollar Bahu

Up with another Sudha Murty book! Not as impressive as Mahashwetha but still carries a very strong social message. The flow of language is ...

Wise and Otherwise

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">An intriguing set of fifty one real life encounters that leave the reader pondering on the contrasting shades of India. Sudha Murty brings out the best from her life experiences with her vivid writing that captivate the readers. Human nature and psychology is showcased through these twinkling tales where there are illustrations of honesty, humility, wisdom, greed, wretchedness, sorrow, cruelty and what not. The stories highlight human nature at it's best and worst. What interests me best in this book is the impact it creates through the simplicity of language. The stories reflect irony and are caramelized by subtle humour. Just like her other book, 'The day I stopped Drinking Milk', this book too manages to touch the deepest corners of one's heart. The author has dedicated this work of art to "the shirtless people of India" who have taught her so much about her country.<br />Strong variations in the societal effects on humans are showcased wonderfully. This universal book will surely leave a change in the outlooks of it's readers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdWJfPikdeIqZ1UVTNx7voz_nblDgDvftt_CRoeHgpfg12JX9tdDBrYXAt2rL9a_svmP0guaNF45a9BlKfQvLg8-n5EsMSVVPvfMeFF0BuLtkgzmKcsalvav6YpvBgHYZIJ_kcENV6VaEa/s1600/wise_and_otherwise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdWJfPikdeIqZ1UVTNx7voz_nblDgDvftt_CRoeHgpfg12JX9tdDBrYXAt2rL9a_svmP0guaNF45a9BlKfQvLg8-n5EsMSVVPvfMeFF0BuLtkgzmKcsalvav6YpvBgHYZIJ_kcENV6VaEa/s1600/wise_and_otherwise.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Wise and Otherwise

An intriguing set of fifty one real life encounters that leave the reader pondering on the contrasting shades of India. Sudha Murty brings o...

Mahashweta

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I think I fell in love with a certain "parijata" flowers even without actually knowing which flowers they referred to after reading this novel. Well now I've Googled it and come to know :) . That is the speciality of this book and I would rate it as the best book I've ever read until now.<br />Such is Sudha Murty's enchanting style of writing which has left me awe-inspired and spellbound. The best part is that I could not contain my curiosity to know the whole story and was complled to finish the book within one day and that too the day before my Mathematics examination!<br />The story starts off just like a fairy tale where there is a dream marriage of the main character, Anupama, who belongs to a poor background, to a rich and handsome Anand (whom we'll later discover is not at all rich at heart and commitment). Everything is perfect and then, just a little white spot discovered on Anupama's foot bombards Anupama's life entirely. Having leukoderma is considered to be a bad omen in India and also leaves the victims totally ostracized.<br />Forced to return to her paternal house without any sign of concern or sympathy from her wealthy in-laws,  Anupama tolerates all sorts of taunts from her stepmother and also bears with the social stigma of a married woman living with her parents just in the hope of some support from her beloved. She makes up her mind, committing suicide at the point would be the best potion available to her when she comes to know that her husband is remarrying. But she is driven by  courage and determination to face life as it comes, moves to Bombay to her childhood friend, Sumithra's place. Discover how Anupama weaves her painful life into one where she is independent, successful and supported by the storng walls of friendship and love.<br />I feel the title of the book is apt in the true sense- 'Mahashweta', the absolute white. I don't remember how many times the contents of the pages made me cry. I could not manage to keep my cheeks dry. After Rabindranath Tagore, I think Sudha Murty is the only person who managed to portray the human psychology and emotions so well.<br />"Mahashweta is an inspiring story of courage and resilience in a world marred by illusions and betrayals. The poignant tale offers hope and solace to the victims of the prejudices that govern society even today." This is given at the back of the book and I really feel that something existing deep within me has changed since I've read this book. The success of the book is defined when one reads the postscript which is a real life story where a girl's life and marriage is saved due to this eye-opener book read by the fiance.<br />Go ahead, wait for nothing to propel you and experience this heart rending story.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIGjUMmJkm5h1F1QdAVNQDYQP9oBJVEcALcUDLnVhiKTu4th20TZp3b5ZAJmfLvtcW891FVZTXa2NHv9fI0Z4z1TzvyhU0686tGHMJh72U4bWmv9qddrAkx44uVENtOPYLjlwRVzgpWHv/s1600/Mahasweta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIGjUMmJkm5h1F1QdAVNQDYQP9oBJVEcALcUDLnVhiKTu4th20TZp3b5ZAJmfLvtcW891FVZTXa2NHv9fI0Z4z1TzvyhU0686tGHMJh72U4bWmv9qddrAkx44uVENtOPYLjlwRVzgpWHv/s1600/Mahasweta.jpg" width="201" /></a></div></div>

Mahashweta

I think I fell in love with a certain "parijata" flowers even without actually knowing which flowers they referred to after readin...

The day I stopped drinking milk

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;">Sudha Murty is a prolific Indian writer whose works revolve around society and how we can improve it. This book by her is no different. She conveys her messages to all her readers through a very simple but vivid style of writing. There is a swift flow in all the 23 stories in this book with their arrangement/placing done in a very thoughtful manner. The lessons that are revealed from her experiences are very beautiful. For example, one of the stories in this book named "Ganga's ghat" teaches us to carry out social service within our limits and the story "Genes" educates us with the message that we must develop a good value-system as value-systems do not pass from parents to children. A good amount of curiosity generates in the readers while reading the passages. I felt that the book was fascinating and every one, no matter what their ages may be, must go through this book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrLBmGXNSRxAGQzFQjWOYSrMJ_9n5VrADj8Wgp1mhOdKj8joDztQuASTxcqlDSeajA71yGylrA4HhoUcu6i18bx4ff9046v6UMzcwj9HJPq77igHFyh-YAlApGG79B5wsTEpZzzo4a3g3/s1600/thedayIstoppedDrinkingMilk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrLBmGXNSRxAGQzFQjWOYSrMJ_9n5VrADj8Wgp1mhOdKj8joDztQuASTxcqlDSeajA71yGylrA4HhoUcu6i18bx4ff9046v6UMzcwj9HJPq77igHFyh-YAlApGG79B5wsTEpZzzo4a3g3/s1600/thedayIstoppedDrinkingMilk.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

The day I stopped drinking milk

Sudha Murty is a prolific Indian writer whose works revolve around society and how we can improve it. This book by her is no different. She ...