Review : One and a Half WIfe

One and a half wife

Writer: Meghna Pant
Publisher: West Land Ltd
Cost: Rs. 250/- 
Pages:296.




The title and the cover picture of the book is very interesting and best enough to give us a brief idea about the story. Though as the title goes , we may think of  the way the story goes, but as one reads and goes with it, we get to know, this book deals with one of the most grave issue of  Life, A story about, loveless marriage, blended with bondage to society and relationships.

Beautifully narrated through a woman's words, Its a jouney all throughout her life, right from her childhood to capable woman that she grows into

Amara Malhotra, born to a very traditional Indian family, Like any other daughter  of  Indian parents is brought up in the so called cultured tradition of Indian society, rather a different attitude towards her life,Perhaps rightly quoted in the book his life.

The hardships she faced living her American Dream, adapting to the new environment , and culture,
Biji, a very interesting character, Amara's mother is a perfect epitome of an Indian soul in American heart, trying her level best to live up to the traditions of both the culture,

Baba's character is a father that every girl wishes , supportive and witty.

The life of a woman, Amara as a daughter, sister, wife, friend ,mentor. lover and the at the end as a mother..keeps the reader grasped  and ultimately we end up with lot of respect for the Lady

Divorce is indeed a difficult situation, wherein one has to go through a lot of emotional stress , plus face the society , and then bringing life back to normal, with love as a new beginning is the story of this book in a gist.

Amara fights with her own destiny and helps Kanika overcome her pain in married life, adopting kanika's daughter into her own life . The writer has showcased lots of characters who brings a ray of hope in her life, way back in India, once she returns to her motherland relieved of the marriage with Prashant Roy

The best part of this book is that there are lot of characters, that being the essence of the story, one does not get mixed up or confused, all credit goes to the clear and profound narration.
 speaking about the language, It is a book worth reading if you are used to the ornamental and descriptive works, phrases scripted beautifully, scenes described completely clear and words very spt to describe every situation.
 The story has a very good message, about the grave issue of divorce and unhappy marriages. Not just that one can survive after divorce, it depicts that life continuous even after hard times.

The book indirectly focuses on the Indian society throughout two decades. The changes in the infrastructure and development sided with the thinking of people, Amara and her family returns to find Old Indian thoughts are left behind in American NRI's  mind, and its no more in Indian minds, for the people here now believes in rationalism and modern approach.

I recommend this book, a must read , a story of a girl trapped in faithfulness and obedience to her parents and Husband, who learns to live life through encouragement and support of friends , finds her true love and a daughter, living a life of  Independence and peace


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DamnHair In Distress

HAIR

Any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of mammals and other animals.,(at least that's what thesaurus has to say!

healthy hair means hair that is strong without any breakage, that shines and is smooth to slip away at fingers...


Indeed true, but not if your hair is the reason of your self hatred.Hair was always my first excuse for not getting ready in time for any occasion.


Every day I end up holding those split ends amidst my fingers to see a frown face at the other side of the mirror

 My dreadful hairy tales finds its source way back since my kindergarten..Those days it covered my forehead with few strands at the centre falling across my eyes, Though my elder cousins found it cute, I hated it..
I always envied the guys, who had short hairs and could escape from the oiling and combing session (err hair pulling sessions ) by mom.


All thanks to my mom for the forced oil sessions and proper shampoos.
Vitamins and nourishment in the shampoos were not much bothered, the sole purpose of using shampoos was for cleaning the scalp.

As I grew up, my ignorance increased, I cared least about my hair,  for the sole purpose of cleaning hair, sometimes my dads shampoo too came handy, I never knew I will  have big hair problems to regret in future.

My hair gradually became dry and stiff.
I could no more try the trendy haircuts, nor leave hair open .
Good hair was something that existed in the shampoo adds on Tv,






And one fine day, at college, there was a discussion about hair care, and hair products.My classmates flaunted  their brands and showcased specimen to support their favorite hair products, yep most of them had, smooth,silky shiny,,S..S...etc etc hair. And I had only one S....shame.
Ashamed of my damaged, dry hair, I had no clue of what Should be done

I researched, over the internet ( yes that's where I first run for help ) :P,  I could recollect some of my classmates suggesting the mildest shampoo, Dove, and voila, my mother too used it.

 
So better late than never, I   started the mission..HAIR TREATMENT :P

Yes , I began with the most tradition hair pack,, Egg white.
I applied egg white to my hair, once every week, and nourished it with my new found treasure, DOVE

I trusted the shampoo blindly, because Dove soap has always been my first choice, The name was all enough to describe Its quality :)
SO this time I chose a better shampoo, I never cared hoe vitamins and nutrients in a shampoo helped hair, Rather I was sure,If my mom Prefers Dove, Its the best.


Another pack that came to my rescue was the coconut milk+ honey, applying this to your hair, is the best conditioning that you can give to ur hairs, yes thats my Sunday hair pack, and It Helps...


This is not a story of the Past,,Hardly a month ago, I felt embarassed at thecollege incidnt, and today am happy with the changes I experience in my hair, and yea I got a new haircut tooo..and I no more keep combs and clips handy, My hair is free, I dress It the way I wish!

I am in love with my hair,,,and Dove was the End of my Hair problems! 
 And

that was the end of my hair problems!

PS: Its a true story! thanks DOVE :))) 

 
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and that was the end of my hair problems! contest...
 

 

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