A little tribute to the Master!

The day, the time defying Champion calls it a day, will be the end of an era and after that it will be a new epoch! No wonder if ‘Sachinism’, which already has millions of followers unofficially,  will become a religion one day.

How many of you connect your past two decades with the batting memories of the master blaster. Now thinking in retrospect, I am wondering how a single man could get the love of a billion people. His achievements can be analogous to the great achievements achieved by the other great eminent sports personalities. But, for me, he stands out tall above all of them. I don't think there is a man who can get the attention of millions of watching eyes while he is playing. I don't know another person who is as revered as Sachin in any sports field. His longevity speaks his dedication to the game. In future, there may be thousands who will come and play the game but, I don't think any of them would be revered and worshiped as Sachin. He is the epitome of passion, dedication, humility and love!!

Hail and Salute the man who unified the otherwise multi-diverse country at least at the time when he was at the crease.

Words fail here to portray the greatness of this Little Man!

To Kill a Mockingbird

                                                                                          

Well. Writing a story from the eyes of a 8 year old girl and 13 year old Boy was a very brave attempt. And of course the author has more than succeeded in her attempt. The book is very complex in its story telling and usage of words. If you read it for the first time, you would think you have got the whole meaning. But if you read more of it, you would come to know , each time you are gaining a different experience. A Master Piece!!!

A Thousand Splendid Suns

                                                                                                             

The author transforms you to a different world. Its as if you were living in a different planet while reading the book. The plight of Afghans and the gender discrimination are well portrayed and I think it would reach the intended audience. #Epic

The Kite Runner

                                                                                                  

Senses became numb when I completed reading this book. When 'Sohrab' shaken his head and told 'Tired Of Everything'. Not only Amir slumped in his chair. I too slumped from my position. I cried for him. I longed to stay with him. After completed reading this book, I thought I was living in Afghanistan with all those characters in the book.

Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata

                                                                                        

I wanted to read Mahabharata for a long time. Thanks Devdutt. I really enjoyed reading this book. Its simple and straight forward . Please read this book with out having any Prejudices about Mahabharata.

And the Mountains Echoed

                                                                            

Here comes the master story teller. This book too has that Hosseini trademark of cruelty, betrayal, love, ignorance, innocence and passion. The story is moving in different timelines and time zones. Some part of the story is incomplete like a short story is inscribed in the long narrative novel. But the connection between these short stories to the main theme is frivolous, the one thing that Hosseini might have taken care of. Apart from that, this too is a touching novel like his previous ones.

Shoes of the Dead

                                                                                       

One of the best books I have ever read. I haven't just read the book, I have lived with the characters. Gangiri, Gul, Nazar, these people will give a insight about the choices we make and the complications surrounding it. How long can one go in the pursuit of justice? Will you go to find the truth by mortgaging your family? If you had succeeded in that, then you can at least console yourself by getting the justice . But if you happened to lose, then you will be at the risk of losing your family and also losing the justice. The author has done a great research on the farmers' suicide misery in the country. The final product which she gave in the form of her book 'Shoes of the Dead' will make you rethink your priorities in life and the choices you will make.

The Namesake

                                                                                  

This is not just a book, it is the embodiment of lives with intense emotions. The pain of leaving your homeland and live the entire life in a foreign land is very well portrayed. Dialogues like 'After 20 years of living here, I still don't consider it as my home' are just paying tribute and love for your homeland. The respect for each other between Ashima And Ashoke are just beautiful. The story is not fully Indian or American. 'What's there in a name'. Sometimes everything is in the name'. It can tell the right of parents over their children. A beautiful read which is deeply engrossing and seldom put down-able!