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Since childhood I have been a dreamer. I had dreams of all shape. They were small, tiny to big unaware of the fact that as the time flies my dreams will have different conclusion at the end. However, it did not stop me to dream. In fact, I started dreaming more. For others, having a big circle of friends, excitement of the first proposal or performing on a stage may sound foolish dreams but for me dreams are dreams. They cannot be measured; they just need to be shaped well. 

I had an insatiable hunger for books, since childhood and so for writing. Not knowing that this habit of mine, sooner or later would touch the sky. I feel immense pleasure and proud to share my dreams with you. It’s because I was able to fulfill my dreams. I not only dare to dreamed about those little, sweet dreams but I continued my journey without any worries or expectations whether they will fulfill or not. 

It was year 2003. By the time I finished my schooling and I was in my collage. Years back I wrote lot of poetries in Hindi and Marathi. That time I had no idea about publishing. My parents were not educated and so they couldn’t understand my aspirations. I had no support system. All I know that I should not stop myself as it was in my blood. I had that fierce passion in me and even today. I naturally had fondness for arts, especially dance, writing, advertising and other creative art forms.  But I totally believe in idea that some talents, skills we inherit from our parents, and forefathers. They carry forward to one generation to another. 

I give this credit to my father who has this enormous liking for reading. From him I took this liking and some skills I inherited from my eldest uncle. My uncle has crossed 80 years of his life and since childhood I have seen him carrying with his life like one man army. He was very independent soul till his 60s and 70s but now he is too old and tired. He too shared great fondness for reading, writing poetries, and painting. It wasn’t a surprise for me when I grew enough to understand why I had this unquenchable greed for creative arts. So the next credit goes to my eldest uncle. 

Back in 2003 what I gave birth to heart-touching poems shifted from dream to reality. I published my first book ever in 2011. 

Intejaar- A collection of Hindi Poetries

It has been more than two weeks that I am writing and putting great emphasis on the power of dreams. (Check my previous posts). It has been a series on my blog where I am talking about dreams, passions and 

achievements. They are the main cause for me to live life passionately. 

The #AdviceThatMattered to me when I review my past experiences is no matter what, don’t stop dreaming! They infuse inspiration in you. Recognize the potential in you and unlock the power of your dreams. Let your dreams fly high!

“I am blogging about my dreams and the people who helped make them true for the #AdviceThatMattered activity at BlogAdda in association with Stoodnt.”

 

A Broken Man (Book Review)

A Broken Man

Title – A Broken Man

Author – Akash Verma

Genre – Fiction

Publisher – Srishti Publishers & Distributors

No of pages – 224

Main characters – Krishna, Chhavi, Ram Singh 

The plot

It is a heart-wrenching love story of Krishna; a low caste boy belonged to Bihar and Chhavi, a Brahmin girl from Lucknow. It is a story of separation, patience, time and about rules set by the society. The story entirely revolves around the main characters in the novel called Krishna Kumar and Chhavi Mishra. It sheds a light on a Dailt boy’s life, where degradable comments and struggles are never ceased. Krishna is a broken man with broken expectations, lots of bitterness in him and struggling with his confidence and aims in his life. And there she comes with a light and guide in his life changing his entire life making him from broken man to a successful Dalit boy in his village. The story shows love is stronger than anything that can tear apart the differences set by people to people. It is a story to read and know the plight and struggles of being born in a low caste family. 

My review

At first, you may think this is yet another love story served by the same old spice. However, as you progress from one page to another, you realize it talks about the plight of low caste, their never-ending struggles and how even loving someone belonged to upper caste has a price to pay. The author Akash Verma creates a perfect backdrop of Dalits where he let the readers know about this deprived section of the society. It starts from students’ politics in colleges and universities to real life love. Our society has created many differences and invisible layers to every field, be it education, job or love. 

Krishna, a Dalit boy from Bihar has aspirations and passions to fulfill like others but his caste holds him back from everything. In order to earn name in the university like other upper caste people, he gets involved with wrong people. However, call it a destiny; he saves Chhavi from getting torched during a protest against reservation. Things get complicated when Krishna and Chhavi’s love blossoms after this incident only to be get crushed by the society. 

When Chhavi’s father, a political leader learns about their love, Chhavi is forced to make a choice between love and society. The chapters of their love story get sadden as you read further. 

At the end whether they get reunited or part their ways, you’ll have to figure out by your own. For that grab your copy as it is available on all leading online book stores.

Writing style

Author has beautifully taken support of Hindi poems to express and add more heart to his writing. However, the narration throughout the novel remains a bit slow. 

What I liked?

The author has also used moral stories throughout the novel to pump up the energy in his readers. The short stories narrated by Chhavi provide inspiration and hope to the readers. I really liked the way author has used a mix of Hindi poems and short moral stories. 

My suggestion  

People who aren’t aware about the reservation politics and the hardships of low caste people must read this novel. It is just not a love story. 

The moral

Chhavi’s character has shown very powerful. The novel teaches us no matter how difficult times you suffer from, always keep your head and hope high. Through Chhavi’s character the story has become stronger. 

My rating

3.5/5

About the author

Akash Verma

Akash verma is an entrepreneur. His work has received an international acclaim. His real life experiences takes a shape when writing stories. 

“I received a free copy from WritersMelon in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.”