Introduction
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ISBN: 978-8-184-00309-3
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Genre : Fiction
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Price: Rs. 299/- ( This book has given by the publisher for a review)
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Pages : 303
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Publishers: Random House Publishers
Sometimes in
life you come across a book that changes your life. It defines a turning point
wherein you can actually distinguish your life between before and after. From
the eye of my mind by TGC Prasad is one such book for me. Its simplicity and
innocence has shaken my up completely from within as now I look at my life very
differently than I was before. In one word an experience of a lifetime is what
I felt amidst these pages.
Behind the
Book:
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Takes us into a world we don’t
know; one that we all too often do not want to see. But one that we must I
sincerely hope this poignant book will propel each one of us to actually do
something to assist those who are working on autism. – Arun Shourie
About the author:
TGS Prasad is the author of many
bestselling books like Unusual people do things differently and along the way
apart from being on advisory boards of several companies. Click HERE to read
more about him.
Me thinks
Many years
ago I happened to go to school which was for specially abled children. I don’t
know why I started crying the moment I saw all of them. This same reaction
happened when I was talking to one of my friend who works as a volunteer for
the autistic society in her town. That day she told me, they don’t need our
pity. I told her I am not crying because I pity them, I am crying because of my
helplessness. Then she told me that the best thing we could do for any of them
is never let them know that they are different and are not accepted in the
society. That lesson seeped deep into my psyche that day never to leave my
mind.
After all
these years today when I read this book I did not shed a tear, rather I smiled
at the way the main character, Mallika deals with her life. I laughed at her
innocence, I felt proud when I saw her intelligence and I shared her pain with
her the way I would for any other friend of mine. And by the time I finished
this book it felt as if we both had been friends for a long time now as I knew
her inside out. I could make out her actions and reactions with ease now. From
the eye of the mind by TGC Prasad is truly a masterpiece not only worth reading
but worth cherishing for years together.
This story is written from the perspective of
Mallika, who is an autistic girl. Had the same story been narrated from any
other point of view it would have perhaps lost its charm as this first person
narration makes it beautiful beyond description. The innocence, the pain, the helplessness,
the irritation, the joy, the simplicity and most importantly the intelligence
is brought out so well in the book that it moves you. I could not sleep the
night I finished the book simply for it was so powerful that the effect lasted
long after I had completed reading it. As I write this review it still gives me
goosebumps just thinking about it. The story is all about how Mallika copes up
with her life and faces all the challenges that come her way with all her grit
and determination.
Take a bow TGC Prasad, for having created a
masterpiece which will be remembered for years together!
Reading this book has definitely made me more
humane in terms of everything that I see around me and I believe there can be
nothing better than knowing that you are able to do what you had been sent on
earth for. I would highly recommend this book to one and all for it will surely
change your life too!
Foodie verdict
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This book is like Chicken Soup as it is said to have healing values. This book heals your soul, clears your eyes as it makes you see the world around you in a new light.
This
book has been received from Random
House for review