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Now available on Amazon India
Good news for readers in India! India Was One is now available on Amazon India.
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May 23, 2013
An amazing masterpiece
It's one of the most amazing books I've read.. Written in simple, lucid language, everyone can connect to Jai & Kaahi. There were some funny incidences along with the realism in it. The best part was that while introducing the characters, the ethnic description was there, along with considering India as one entity. The use of 'local' language, read as Hindi; Marathi; Gujarati; Kannada; Bangla and many more clearly depicts the background of vast Indian culture.
One thing which I'd suggest to readers is that just even think of an incidence that the closest person to you is in (say) Pakistan or Bangladesh, and you are not able/allowed to communicate with that person.. That person can be your spouse/parents/child. Watch out your reaction. And consider the same incident happening in India. You'll certainly get goosebumps. One would certainly realize that even the thinking of dividing India raises a rage in ourselves.
One thing which I'd suggest to readers is that just even think of an incidence that the closest person to you is in (say) Pakistan or Bangladesh, and you are not able/allowed to communicate with that person.. That person can be your spouse/parents/child. Watch out your reaction. And consider the same incident happening in India. You'll certainly get goosebumps. One would certainly realize that even the thinking of dividing India raises a rage in ourselves.
May 6, 2013
Adversity cuts through the Barbed Wire Mentality and Unites
4.0 out of 5 stars on Amazon
It is a good page turner as the drama unfolds throughout its eighteen chapters. The mood of the drama is created in the opening paragraphs itself. People, who are Indians at heart, will be finding it difficult to keep the book down. I was impressed by the page turner ends highlighted by barbed wire icons to set the mood for the narration. The tale has been written in an unpretentious style, bringing out several ethnic innuendos to readers who are new to the cultural lifestyle of India. I recommend this book not only to an Indian but to all the denizens of the world for this scenario could well happen to anyone with his or her respective country. This tale brings out the age old adage that adversity brings out the best in the bonds of unity.
It is a good page turner as the drama unfolds throughout its eighteen chapters. The mood of the drama is created in the opening paragraphs itself. People, who are Indians at heart, will be finding it difficult to keep the book down. I was impressed by the page turner ends highlighted by barbed wire icons to set the mood for the narration. The tale has been written in an unpretentious style, bringing out several ethnic innuendos to readers who are new to the cultural lifestyle of India. I recommend this book not only to an Indian but to all the denizens of the world for this scenario could well happen to anyone with his or her respective country. This tale brings out the age old adage that adversity brings out the best in the bonds of unity.
April 24, 2013
Charming story: part narrative, part cultural lesson, and entirely enjoyable.
4.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: India Was One (Kindle Edition)
India Was One is at its core a love story, but once you read it you'll find that it is much more than just that. It is also story about transitioning to 'adulthood' (maybe better stated as the transition to the 'real world' after graduating college), and a story about friendships, and a story about Indians in general, and a story about India the country. In some ways, the first section of this book fits in the milieu of Madhur Jaffrey's Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India. The descriptions, in India Was One, of family life, the role of food (and the food itself!), and celebrations will feel comfortably familiar to people who've also read Jaffrey's book. It is also quite relatable for someone who *isn't* Indian, as the themes of family and friends translate well outside of the story's immediate context.
The book does have a second theme besides the love story of Jai and Kaahi, as one might guess from the title and reading the first chapter, and this theme permeates the story in some interesting ways. One of my favorite parts of the book was the chapter on cricket, which included a brief comment by one of the characters about why Indians love cricket so much, and it was because the game transcends language, religion, caste, geography, etc. It's clear the author had a point to get across in this book, a statement about India and Indians themselves, and though this undertone is there it is not forced upon the story. Incidentally, for a more thorough commentary about this theme, there is an 'epilogue' chapter at the end about what it means to be an Indian. It's perspective on the book, but doesn't have to be read to enjoy the actual story.
The authors love for his home country definitely comes out in the story. The characters are likable and generally multi-dimensional. All in all, this was an enjoyable, easy read. It added to my knowledge and appreciation of the multicultural country my Indian friends call home. (and I wish I could buy samosas from a street vendor here!)
This review is from: India Was One (Kindle Edition)
India Was One is at its core a love story, but once you read it you'll find that it is much more than just that. It is also story about transitioning to 'adulthood' (maybe better stated as the transition to the 'real world' after graduating college), and a story about friendships, and a story about Indians in general, and a story about India the country. In some ways, the first section of this book fits in the milieu of Madhur Jaffrey's Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India. The descriptions, in India Was One, of family life, the role of food (and the food itself!), and celebrations will feel comfortably familiar to people who've also read Jaffrey's book. It is also quite relatable for someone who *isn't* Indian, as the themes of family and friends translate well outside of the story's immediate context.
The book does have a second theme besides the love story of Jai and Kaahi, as one might guess from the title and reading the first chapter, and this theme permeates the story in some interesting ways. One of my favorite parts of the book was the chapter on cricket, which included a brief comment by one of the characters about why Indians love cricket so much, and it was because the game transcends language, religion, caste, geography, etc. It's clear the author had a point to get across in this book, a statement about India and Indians themselves, and though this undertone is there it is not forced upon the story. Incidentally, for a more thorough commentary about this theme, there is an 'epilogue' chapter at the end about what it means to be an Indian. It's perspective on the book, but doesn't have to be read to enjoy the actual story.
The authors love for his home country definitely comes out in the story. The characters are likable and generally multi-dimensional. All in all, this was an enjoyable, easy read. It added to my knowledge and appreciation of the multicultural country my Indian friends call home. (and I wish I could buy samosas from a street vendor here!)
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January 1, 2013
Press release
India Was One for School Libraries
Cypress, California – January 1, 2013 - India Was One was submitted to be considered for inclusion in ALL the School Libraries across America (over 26,000). There were 15,000 books submitted, and after passing through all the rounds, India Was One entered the final round.
“AABV is so proud of how far your book got in the process,” said a spokesperson from American Authors Book Vending (who submitted the book).
India Was One is a work of fiction interwoven with real events, thus labeled a realistic-fiction. Each chapter of the book begins with an artwork, giving us vignettes of the characters’ lives in Mumbai and later in the US.
India Was One is written by an anonymous author who calls himself ‘an Indian’. It is available for sale on Amazon, in both, Kindle ($4.95) and paperback ($14.95) formats. It is also available for sale on several online stores in the US as well as all the other countries in the world. The best way to see where it is available is to visit the book’s website, www.IndiaWasOne.com.
About the Author
The author was born and raised in Mumbai, India. He came to the US in 1989 and lived in New York. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.
For more information about INDIA WAS ONE, please visit WWW.INDIAWASONE.COM or contact the author at author@indiawasone.com
Cypress, California – January 1, 2013 - India Was One was submitted to be considered for inclusion in ALL the School Libraries across America (over 26,000). There were 15,000 books submitted, and after passing through all the rounds, India Was One entered the final round.
“AABV is so proud of how far your book got in the process,” said a spokesperson from American Authors Book Vending (who submitted the book).
India Was One is a work of fiction interwoven with real events, thus labeled a realistic-fiction. Each chapter of the book begins with an artwork, giving us vignettes of the characters’ lives in Mumbai and later in the US.
India Was One is written by an anonymous author who calls himself ‘an Indian’. It is available for sale on Amazon, in both, Kindle ($4.95) and paperback ($14.95) formats. It is also available for sale on several online stores in the US as well as all the other countries in the world. The best way to see where it is available is to visit the book’s website, www.IndiaWasOne.com.
About the Author
The author was born and raised in Mumbai, India. He came to the US in 1989 and lived in New York. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.
For more information about INDIA WAS ONE, please visit WWW.INDIAWASONE.COM or contact the author at author@indiawasone.com
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