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The Brain that Changes Itself
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The Brain That Changes Itself - Abhay & Pranjali
Abhay wrote: "Did u make that rangoli in ur DP?"yes :)
Thanks :)Ooh ok....now I know nothing is going to happen in next 4 5 chapters -_-
I have started 84,charring.....Introduction is very intriguing!
Okay :)Have read a couple of pages and finding it great, I maybe will finish it now only before sleeping :D
Hmm...are you sure? Or I can continue tomorrow, no big deal.....
The whole book is in letter format......... And I love, letters and second hand books and the 50's......*You'll get it when you'll read it
Okay then * off I go*
on page 27enjoying this very much! this quote actually describes the magic of second hand books perfectly.....
“I love inscriptions on flyleaves and notes in margins, I like the comradely sense of turning pages someone else turned, and reading passages someone long gone has called my attention to.”
Yeah I think they are snapshots of actual letters.IKR they are so many lol worthy
I also love the time period......When Frank's wife send the tablecloth to Helene, she had no need to write a letter and thank the old neighbour lady, as it was bought and send by Frank's wife but she did wrote her and thanked her. Nobody does that kind of thing anymore:(
Abhay wrote: "Not in mood to read tday :'("That's okay, I too have paused it.
Yeah I was wondering the same thing, she would Oder books from all the way to England and would even send edible items!!
Not sure about the charges. Didn't Helen orderd second hand books from there bcoz she was on budget.And I guess it was a good pass time having pen friends across Atlantic!!
Haven't moved past 32 pages, will resume after dinner :)
yes, am reading it on page 41.....will finish it in 40-45 mins.then we can discuss
was distracted by the news about banning of currency! did you heard the news....
Abhay wrote: "Yup. Went instantly and got change for all my 500 rs notes from oblivious shopkeepers :P It was fun watching them part with their precious 100rs notes reluctantly haha :D"lol good for you!!
I have 4 500rs notes with me, will have to exchange at bank :/
finished 84.... just now. what a book!!!did you liked it?
Ruskin Bond, yes have read a few of his stories in magazines and such.......
right such a beautiful relationship!! I loved all those letters and gift exchange.did you noticed Frank mentioned Beatles! :D
Some of my fav quotes from the book“But I don't know, maybe it's just as well I never got there. I dreamed about it for so many years. I used to go to English movies just to look at the streets. I remember years ago a guy I knew told me that people going to England find exactly what they go looking for. I said I'd go looking for the England of English Literature, and he nodded and said: "It's there.”
“I don't browse in bookshops, I browse in libraries, where you can take a book home and read it, and if you like it you go to a bookshop and buy it.”
Abhay wrote: "I've heard so much about his books but never got the chance to try it. So thinking of reading a Ruski..."Sure which book are you thinking abt?
I remember my first letter very clearly. Was 4 years old when I wrote my first letter. My dad thought me how to write letters. The first letter I wrote, was to my grandparents. I don't remember how many letters have written or received. Totally agree hand written letters have a magical charm. :)
What abt you? When was the last tym you wrote or received a letter?
bro ,I messaged about this book to Meera (as i know she is a bond fan) today and would have recommended to you this after finishing ,as I am currently reading it :)This is a small beautiful book . In real, the paper back looks even more beautiful than in picture .so much so I feel like eating the book instead of reading it :)
only 108 pages ,16 beautiful short stories and even a more beautiful introduction at the beginning :)
BUT ,the best fact : THIS IS THE BOOK FOR WHICH BOND GOT HIS SAHITYA ACADEMY AWARD :D
so , though I should not ,pardon this Bond fan boys unwanted suggestion ,I recommend you both ,this :P
please please please ,I beg you both ,please read this :D
Abhay wrote: "Throughout the book I was wondering how Nora Doel was not jealous of Helene and Frank's letter friendship. She did admit in her last letter. Helene is a real bubbly hyper cracker of a person :) C..."
Great review, pens it done perfectly. Thanks for sharing :)
Yes I think, Helene was a bubbly outgoing type whereas Frank was a bit subdued....Nora's last letter was so heartfelt. I was sad About Frankie's unexpected departure.
Abhay wrote: "Me too had written a letter to my Grandma once :) And she had written to me too but it was in Kannada. I loved her handwriting, her letters were like pearls! I may have written about 4-5 letters ..."
Good idea!
Tarinee wrote: "bro ,I messaged about this book to Meera (as i know she is a bond fan) today and would have recommended to you this after finishing ,as I am currently reading it :)This is a small beautiful book ..."
Hahaha Trainee, your recommendation is duly noted. If Abhay is fine with it, we can go with this book :)
I was just checking the same, but you are right couldn't find our trees...was able to get following books from Kindle unlimited, tell me if you are interested in any
The Room on the Roof
The Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories
The Blue Umbrella
The Ruskin Bond Children's Omnibus
Ghost Stories From The Raj
A Little Book of Life
Falling in Love Again
and there are many more by rupa publication (basically collection of his short stories)
you can't find e-book for Dehra ,not available in WWWThe room on the roof is bond's first literary venture (got John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957 for this book) based on Rusty .so may read this
The night Train at Deoli is very good (but not a book I would suggest as your first book from Bond )
The blue umbrella is a small book ,you can finish in a day and good .
omnibus I haven't checked to see the stories they have collected
Ghost stories from Raj is not his book .he is just the editor .
A little book of life ,if I remember correctly is a collection of lessons on life and nature .you know those book which contains a single or two line in each page .mostly a gift book .but I am not sure
last two books ,i have no Idea and personally prefer his boks under penguin pub than rupa,but penguin books are not covered under kindle unlimited plan .and ebooks are hard to come by .
My suggestion would be Blue umbrella followed by the room on the roof .but even if you happens to not like them ,still please go for Our Trees Still Grow In Dehra
andRain in the Mountains: Notes from the Himalayas
hope it helps :)
Okay let's start from Saturday :)
Have you started Abhay??I am just about to start Room on the roof....
Have completed 3 chapters and loving this!! Will wait for you to catch up :)
heard this is semi autobiographical story, so I think he took Rusty from his own name.yes, the cycle ride was funny also I loved how somi pronounced them "best favorite friends" over a plate of chatt.!!
yes Dehra is Dehradun.havent, been to Dehradun but have traveled other places in Himachal and is just breathtaking beautiful!
not reading anymore tonight, will resume tomorrow..........
My fav part was the chatt moment, magic can happen with a plate of chatt and panipuri :D :D
completed chapter 6
reached an interesting part, read it and then we'll discuss....
Yeah... I can't belive Harrison reacted so harshly just because rusty played holi.
I like the simple language, it doesn't have poetic language or eloquent vocabulary, the raw emotion is so descriptive which is easily understood..... Kind of reminding me of Premchand's work.....
I am worried abt rusty what will happen to him after all he is just 16...Will resume tomorrow and possibly finish this..
did you finished?
I am starting Blue umbrella.....
Abhay, I have finished blue umbrella as well. liked it better than room..........hurry up!! atleast finish room on the roof -_-
okies, will be waiting for you to complete and we can discuss then
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Rain in the Mountains: Notes from the Himalayas (other topics)Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra (other topics)
84, Charing Cross Road (other topics)
A Short History of Nearly Everything (other topics)
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (other topics)
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interesting, but not yet scary!