Author: Manali Desai
Publisher: Amazon Kindle
How would you define gratitude?
When was the last time you said 'thank you'? Be it to your parents,
siblings, friends, the books that made you smile, the movies that made you
laugh, or anyone and anything else? Was it today? Was it so long ago that you
can't even remember? How often do you feel blessed or perceive a sense of
gratitude for the simple joys that every day brings? We generally take the
people around us for granted, failing to appreciate their contribution in our
daily happiness. The same goes for things too; right from a sunny day during
winters, to a rainy day after the long summers, or from the perfectly cooked
dish, to the comfort of a quilt. The pages within, Embraces in Ink, make you
look at these very things and people, by tapping into your feelings about them;
emotions you may not even have realized you had for the smallest of gestures,
words, and blessings, whether manmade or natural. Come, take this journey,
where these, Notes from the Soul, will make you feel grateful towards life and
everything that it has to offer.
Embraces In Ink is a wonderful collection of letters that explore how one
can be grateful for the little things in life. The book is divided into 6
sections that explore gratitude to things, self, family, friend, everyone and
walls. Each of the pieces included in this collection is a wonderfully written
piece that forces to look within you and think of someone or something to
thank. The writing is extremely relatable and as a reader, you are bound to
find some pieces that resonate with yourself and that is what makes this book a
great read. Manali also explores our dark sides as well when she writes letters
to “Dear Aggravator” and “Dear Backstabber,” but in the same tone also
addressing “Dear Artists” and “Dear Domestic Help.” This shows the spectrum in
which she writes and that is evident throughout the book. “When Socials Become
Anti Social” deserves a special mention because it is a mirror to what we have
become today and how social media has become a part of our lives.
The book is an easy read, but in no way a simple read because the pieces
help you look within you, focus, and explore facets of your life that have
become hidden somewhere. The book also helps you identify the people and things
that make our lives better and shows a path to being grateful for their
existence and support. From the animate to the inanimate, the pieces have a
life of their own and I am sure that some of them would find mention on your
social media stories, or snaps or maybe snippets on your wall.
Overall, the book is a definite recommendation in case you like reading
letters and poetry. The book scores a 4.94/5 for me.
Grab a copy of the book on Amazon Kindle.
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