She talks about the dying professions that are now mostly redundant, given the lifestyle advancements we have all made. Now culturally exhausted, having lived out their natural lives, these professions have become an anachronism.
The Lost Generation
Book Recommendation: What It Is Like To Go To War – Karl Marlantes
The book deals with war, the people who fight it, and the PTSD that follows. It’s hence definitely not an easy read, nevertheless, a must-read not only for policymakers, war proponents and military personnel but also for the usual civilians.
Book Recommendation: The Land of Flying Lamas – Gaurav Punj
It is titillating to read about the unexploited and innocent people of these far-off lands, with the author sharing a brief history of their culture and civilization. But most importantly, this book urges you to put on your trekking shoes and walk that extra mile from the crowded hill stations to the less explored, to witness the true beauty that the Himalayas host!
Book Recommendation: When Breath Becomes Air – Paul Kalanithi
From the first page, you know that this man was a prodigy, not only in science but in literature as well.
Book Recommendation: Small Acts of Freedom – Gurmehar Kaur
I lost my dad when I was 21. She lost hers when she was 3 and her sister was 3 months old. I lost my dad to a road accident, she lost hers to war.
Book Recommendation: Where Borders Bleed – Rajeev Dogra
From the pre-partition days till now, this is a well researched book that talks of all the major wars, the Kashmir issue, Article 370, the US-Soviet-Afgan-Pakistan-Bangladesh issues faced by India, also often describing how Pakistan has now become a nuclear state, thus becoming a country dreaded by all the other nations.
Book Recommendation: Shoe Dog – Phil Knight
The book had me spell bound from the very first page. It is often said that entrepreneurs are risk takers, go getters and what not - but Phil's book tells you the real fact - these are the people "passionate" about their dreams!
Book Recommendation: Palace of Illusions – Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
I have repeatedly seen this book tucking out of bags of women passengers in India, and have often wondered if this was a conscious choice or they randomly drew a parallel between Panchaali's journey to theirs.
Book Recommendation : Following Fish – Samanth Subramanian
A collection of 9 essays, this 150+ page book is a narrative journalism on coastal India, an overwhelming account of its fishing communities - always the first tribes to encounter and survive the influence of foreign traders and intruders.
