If you're looking for a fun and light read this summer, you've come to the right place. I'm excited to share with you that my first book has been published.
"Wildhood - Awakened: Stories of a Childhood near Chilika Lake" is now available on Amazon in eBook and paperback formats.
Like many of you, I have always been a city-dweller. But life in the city can be challenging. Being disconnected from nature, feelings of loneliness and isolation come as no surprise.
My book, "Wildhood - Awakened: Stories of a Childhood near Chilika Lake" is a work of fiction that offers a unique perspective. It highlights the adventures, learning, and experiences of a 12-year-old boy, Sunny, who has to move from a posh neighbourhood in the Indian capital of New Delhi to a forest area in the state of Odisha in the 1990s. Through Sunny's eyes, I've tried to share glimpses of the experiences of people who have spent some years of their childhood and adolescence near forest areas.
We know there is no shortage of information online, and there is a lot that students can learn at school. But to feel something—an emotion—can be a powerful experience.
These stories have inspired me, and I hope they will do the same for you. I sincerely hope this book will, at the very least, entertain and inspire the younger generation to connect with nature on an emotional level and physical level. More importantly, I hope they will be able to appreciate how every living creature contributes to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Our gift to future generations is rich, healthy soil and thriving ecosystems.
I am deeply grateful to my husband, Kaustubh, and our family and friends for their unwavering support on this journey. And to you, my dear readers, I am truly thankful for your interest and support. This book is the first in the Wildhood series. With your support and encouragement, writing and publishing more books in this series will be a pleasure.
Here are the links to buy the book:
Happy Reading!
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