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  📚 BOOK REVIEW It's All In the Lyrics: How Music Helped Me Heal and Find My Voice by Tony Kessel "In It’s All In The Lyrics: How Music Helped Me Heal and Find My Voice" by Tony Kessel is an engaging autobiographical account of the author as he battles life's many adversities through music. The book starts with the traumatic event of the divorce of the author's parents. The author's life is a mix of happy and despairing moments including his mental health troubles, as the author deals with them with music as his constant support system. The story credits music as a force of transformation and self discovery. The author even takes you a journey of music production and it was interesting to learn about the minute details of music making. The author has shared his music with the readers, relating to the author's life moments, with each resonating with the readers. The book encourages the readers to explore music themselves to find the answers they are seekin...

📚 BOOK REVIEW Art of Grey Area Thinking: Helping Young People Fight Extremism, Manipulation, and Abuse by Jimmy from The Good Fight Soloviov Dymtro Enlightening and Unforgettable Art of Grey Area Thinking by Jimmy Grey is unlike any self-help book I’ve ever read. It’s gritty, brutally honest, and surprisingly empowering. From the very first page, Grey’s raw personal experiences—surviving a mass shooting and working in warzones—commanded my attention. This isn’t your typical feel-good guide; it’s a crash course in navigating a world filled with negativity and toxicity. What sets this book apart is the author's use of humor and plain language to tackle heavy topics. He doesn’t just point out the toxic tactics people use to control others; he breaks them down with clarity and offers battle-tested strategies to fight back. The practical exercises are especially powerful—they made me feel equipped to not only protect myself but also challenge the harmful ideologies I encounter daily. I...

  📚 BOOK REVIEW The Lost Flamingoes of Bombay by Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi The Lost Flamingoes of Bombay is written by Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi. It is a contemporary fiction which focuses upon the modern city of Mumbai and the people residing there. The main protagonist is Karan, who is a new comer in Mumbai starts his career as a photographer. He dreams of capturing the city life in through his lenses. He makes new friends in the city but one day his life suddenly takes a sharp turn when one of his friend is found murdered. The real beauty of Bombay is captured within this story. We get the real feel of Mumbai through this novel, the bustling streets, the busy roads, golden sands on beach, high rise buildings, glamour world, nightlife etc. We also witness the harsh reality of the glamour city. The novel is captivating and highlights upon the themes of love, loss, acquaintance, friendship, betrayal, glamour and charm of Mumbai. The author writing style is raw and crisp. It pr...

  📚 BOOK REVIEW Midnight in Delhi by A.C. Frieden Thrillers often walk a fine line between action and storytelling, but Midnight in Delhi achieves a perfect balance. A.C. Frieden delivers a fast-paced, intricately woven narrative that feels both intelligent and deeply engaging. The global settings, from high-rise towers in Shanghai to the chaos in Delhi, are brought to life with vivid detail. The story unfolds like a puzzle, with each piece falling into place at just the right moment. What I loved most is how the tension builds steadily, keeping you hooked without feeling rushed. This is a must-read for fans of thrillers that combine action with smart, thought-provoking narratives. It’s an unforgettable journey into the world of espionage, danger, and global stakes.

  📚 BOOK REVIEW The Kidney Warriors, Edition 2: Stories of Lived Experiences Pave Future of Social Enterprise in India by Vasundhara Raghavan Lately we have seen a high surge in kidney diseases across the world. Lifestyle related diseases such as heart ailments, obesity, hypertension and diabetes lead to early onset of kidney failure. There are other factors too that leads to kidney diseases such as use of modern medicine, high use of sugar and salt in ultraprocessed food, smoking, alcohol, substance misuse, use of chemical and pesticide in agriculture and industry and pollution. This book is written by Vasundhara Raghavan who heads the NGO Kidney Warriors Foundation. The book explores the lives of kidney patients and contains several real life stories of kidney patients, guidelines from the experts for kidney care, the trusts and organizations involved for organising treatments. "In midst of difficulty lies opportunity." The entire book is divided into twelve random categor...

  📚 BOOK REVIEW The Homecoming by Preeti Shenoy The Homecoming is written by Preeti Shenoy. It is a sequel of her previous book, A Place called Home. Alka is a mother of two beautiful daughters. She is married to Subbu, the owner of the coffee plantation estate while her heart still longs for her past flame. One day her life takes a sharp bend when Subbu meets a fatal accident in the estate and all the responsibilities came to her shoulders. With responsibilities came numerous problems and dark secrets of the past. In the story we witness the trials and turbulences which comes into the life of Alka and the way she tackles while keeping herself calm and steady. The story of love, loss, betrayal and longing. It is an emotional thriller which unravels the life of a simple woman fighting her way for a steady life. The story is an inspiration. We learn to be calm at times of distress. The picturesque views of the coffee estate is a view to behold. The description of the beautiful lands...

  📚 BOOK REVIEW Oliver: Part 1 The New Era Begins “Oliver: part 1 The New Era begins” by Indira Murali is an exciting and magical tale about two worlds who are connected with each other. The story is the blending of real life happenings with fantasy. There is a woman who is cursed and fighting her own troubles. There are rumours that she is a monster and killed her own baby. Ian, a new joinee in the software company “Heaven” is trying to understand his suspicious and strict manager. In the office, Ian meets his colleague Ria who is also mysterious and able to easily attract men with her charms. Meanwhile in the world of Indigo forest and Nest Esthorica, someone is waiting for them with Revenge Full eyes. All of the strings somehow connect to the great haunt owl named Oliver and his friends and eagle named Hawking. Oliver wants to be a human to create a better world than human beings along with Hawking. What will happen next? Who is this cursed woman? What are the secrets Ian and R...