AFTERTASTE OF A HALF-LIVED LIFE
๐๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ข๐ณ. ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ณ-๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ
๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐
๐ฃ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ: ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ: ๐๐๐
๐ฃ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฑ: ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐
๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฟ๐ฒ: ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ช๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ: ๐๐๐๐
The book is a beautifully curated collection of nine short yet deeply thought-provoking stories, each reflecting poignant aspects of our society and the challenges individuals face. Through its pages, we encounter narratives that resonate with the human spiritโa couple striving to reignite the spark of their early marriage, an elderly pair coming to terms with their sonโs sexual orientation and choosing to stand by him, a new mother navigating her journey with unwavering determination, and a father misjudged by his son despite his best intentions.
It also introduces us to an independent, career-driven divorced woman confronting societal judgments with resilience, a grieving young woman fulfilling her late fiancรฉ's dream of adopting a child and becoming a single mother, and a high-society couple courageously deciding to prioritize personal happiness over societal expectations. Additionally, a domestic violence survivor finds solace and a new beginning with a distant relative, and a retired man rediscovering joy after enduring loneliness despite his sacrifices for his sister.
These stories poignantly mirror the reality of our societyโa constant tussle between living for oneself and succumbing to the fear of "what will people say".
Among my favourite stories is Table Manners, where a son reveals his relationship with another man to his father. As she attempts to bridge the gap, the motherโs unwavering support and her heartfelt dialogues are incredibly touching and demonstrate the essence of familial love and acceptance. Similarly, "Second Chance" struck a chord with me. It narrates the inspiring journey of a domestic violence survivor and mother of two, who courageously chooses freedom over societal expectationsโa compelling reminder to question the indifference of society when victims suffer in silence.
At just 140 pages, this short yet impactful book delivers its messages with simplicity and clarity. The writing style is straightforward, and the language is accessible, making it an engaging read for a broad audience. While anyone can find value in this collection, it is particularly suited for readers who appreciate mature, thought-provoking narratives that challenge societal norms. This book lingers with you long after youโve turned the final page.
My Rating:
4/5
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