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Bumpy Roads: Glimpses in the Meadows of Memory
The music of ink in this book reflects eventful periods of my life. Playing with the strings of my heart, I have tried to compose tunes to resonate with yours. This book is essentially a travelogue, but also a travelogue through life itself, containing what is hoped are the universal messages for all readers. The book has two sections. In section -1 there are my real life experiences from my school era to life in Medical college highlighting education, mentorship and time management. Section II is about healthy lifestyle and how to avoid smoking, alcohol and drug abuse. Studies have shown that the best way to keep away from such harmful substances is to be aware of their disastrous effects.
Further, I have taken the reader on a tour of all the three divisions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh trying to highlight the glorious history, culture and natural beauty of these regions in the notes after most of the chapters. One of the stories in this book “A Narrow escape” highlights how I survived in blast injury. Having lived through the wonderful way in which my friends rallied round to help me after this terrible experience, irrespective of their religion, origin or cast, the warmth of their friendship and kindness melted all the masks and barriers in my mind. I don’t feel any race is superior or any colour is inferior, and I certainly don’t believe in regionalism or the nasty caste system. Hence I dedicate this work to Global Peace and the Love of Humanity.
I express my sincere gratitude to my parents, family all my friends, teachers and relatives who have been instrumental in the successful completion of this work. I at this moment take the opportunity to offer you my free health educational service via my online educational facility Gastroenterology desk on the Facebook. After reading the book, please provide your valuable feedback on my page or email me at ibrahimmasoodi@hotmail.com. Happy reading!
Dr Ibrahim Masoodi
MD. DM (Gastroenterology) FACP, FACG
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Associate Professor
Taif University, School of Medicine, Taif, KSA
Further, I have taken the reader on a tour of all the three divisions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh trying to highlight the glorious history, culture and natural beauty of these regions in the notes after most of the chapters. One of the stories in this book “A Narrow escape” highlights how I survived in blast injury. Having lived through the wonderful way in which my friends rallied round to help me after this terrible experience, irrespective of their religion, origin or cast, the warmth of their friendship and kindness melted all the masks and barriers in my mind. I don’t feel any race is superior or any colour is inferior, and I certainly don’t believe in regionalism or the nasty caste system. Hence I dedicate this work to Global Peace and the Love of Humanity.
I express my sincere gratitude to my parents, family all my friends, teachers and relatives who have been instrumental in the successful completion of this work. I at this moment take the opportunity to offer you my free health educational service via my online educational facility Gastroenterology desk on the Facebook. After reading the book, please provide your valuable feedback on my page or email me at ibrahimmasoodi@hotmail.com. Happy reading!
Dr Ibrahim Masoodi
MD. DM (Gastroenterology) FACP, FACG
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Associate Professor
Taif University, School of Medicine, Taif, KSA
187 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2016
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December 3, 2016
It is simply a masterpiece.
Every story is a titilating feast for the reader.
Everyone should read it.
Every story is a titilating feast for the reader.
Everyone should read it.
December 4, 2016
An awesome book . Got the book from Flipkart.com
December 6, 2016
An awesome Book .
December 14, 2016
I got this book online from Flaipkart.com
I enjoyed reading this book.
The book has superb universal messages for all readers .
I enjoyed reading this book.
The book has superb universal messages for all readers .
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March 7, 2017Some books are written after robust rigorous research whilst some, like a gushing, giggling mountain stream, seem to flow straight from the author's heart! "Bumpy Roads: Glimpses in the Meadows of Memory" by Dr. Ibrahim Masoodi is one such book.
The most striking quality of the book is how the author has captured the zeitgeist of times through a selection of anecdotes from his personal life while growing up in the Himalayan mountain valley of Kashmir. Almost everyone from the author's age group, who grew up in Kashmir, will relate to each and everyone of the anecdotes described in the book. The book, undoubtedly, provides a virtual insight into the society of Kashmir during those times.
Coming from Medico with super-specialisation in Medicine, the author of this book deserves special congratulations.
The most striking quality of the book is how the author has captured the zeitgeist of times through a selection of anecdotes from his personal life while growing up in the Himalayan mountain valley of Kashmir. Almost everyone from the author's age group, who grew up in Kashmir, will relate to each and everyone of the anecdotes described in the book. The book, undoubtedly, provides a virtual insight into the society of Kashmir during those times.
Coming from Medico with super-specialisation in Medicine, the author of this book deserves special congratulations.
February 28, 2017
Prof Surraya Jabeen
Former Associate Professor
Higher Education Department.
Presently when all around is confusing, uncertain and life is moving helter-skelter how will one feel if gets some time to sit all aloof, calm and cool---go through an interesting book written skillfully from the core of ones heart. That is “BUMPY ROADS” by a renowned Gastroenterologist Dr. Ibrahim Masoodi.
Read thrice-intend to revise again.
It is true “DILL SEI JO BAAT NIKALTIHAI HAI ASSAR RAKHTI HAI”
That is about book “Bumpy Roads” depicting uneven roads of life.
I desire him to write a book based on experiences about his present setup of life- away from home. Hope that will also be a master piece
Former Associate Professor
Higher Education Department.
Presently when all around is confusing, uncertain and life is moving helter-skelter how will one feel if gets some time to sit all aloof, calm and cool---go through an interesting book written skillfully from the core of ones heart. That is “BUMPY ROADS” by a renowned Gastroenterologist Dr. Ibrahim Masoodi.
Read thrice-intend to revise again.
It is true “DILL SEI JO BAAT NIKALTIHAI HAI ASSAR RAKHTI HAI”
That is about book “Bumpy Roads” depicting uneven roads of life.
I desire him to write a book based on experiences about his present setup of life- away from home. Hope that will also be a master piece
February 15, 2017
Excellent book .Enjoyed reading this work
December 25, 2016
This is an informative book.The ocean of knowledge and facts of life are presented in a concise form in the simple English language which makes the book understandable to all.The chapter Medico in green Pastures, real-life experiences of the author at our faculty brought back sweet memories.
Prof Zahoor A Baba
Associate Dean cum chief scientist
Faculty of Agriculture
Wadura Sopore Kashmir.
Prof Zahoor A Baba
Associate Dean cum chief scientist
Faculty of Agriculture
Wadura Sopore Kashmir.
January 4, 2017
Writing a memoir is not easy, finding ways to strike the right balance between personal memories and the lessons learned from them. The author has managed to strike just the right balance in this one. His personal beliefs and generous philosophy of life shine through on every page. It is an excellent book. I got the book from Flipkart.com
December 19, 2016
This book is factual. Healthy life style chapters are nice summaries for all readers. The book brought back sweet memories. For people who are not from the medical profession, some of the chapters in the book may not seem relevant.For a medico, it is a wonderful book...
December 20, 2016
This book is awesome.
Reminds me of my childhood days serial "Malgudi Days"....
So grounded, real, relaxed, simple and amazing stories.... actually I am short of words to describe this book. Really a wonderful write-up.
January 2, 2017
It has been wonderful experience to go through this book. It is reflection of wonderful thoughts with marvelous words resulting in alarming messages. Simply worth in your shelves even for next generation.
December 7, 2016
I got the book online from flipkart.com
The book is very interesting .
The book is very interesting .
December 14, 2016
An awesome book, so simple and grounded
A book for everyone to read.....
A book for everyone to read.....
December 14, 2016
Wonderful Book
December 14, 2016
Excellent Book ! Enjoyed reading this Book
December 20, 2016
Wonderful messages . Excellent language One enjoys reading this book .I got the book online from Flipakrt.com
December 29, 2016
Nice anecdotes of real life experience
worth reading !!!
I got the book from Flipkart.com.
worth reading !!!
I got the book from Flipkart.com.
January 2, 2017
Really nostalgia. There are excellent real life stories in a very simple language in this book. Excellent health advice is in section II of the book.
Mr. Bashir Ahmad
Mr. Bashir Ahmad
January 5, 2017
An awesome book.Worth every penny.
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