There are some books which deliver completely out
of the box, unexpected stuff once you finish reading the pages. Those were the
Days by N.S. Ravi is one such book where the author attempts to address the
present generation about the transitions in lifestyle that took place through
the days as seen through his eyes.
The thirty chapters in the book address
almost each and every aspect of life, from pencils and pens to bosses and
financial institutions. These chapters are written in the form of letters to
the author's kids. The way he presents his views and co relate it with the
present generation needs appreciation. Many of us, the present generation may
find the facts presented through the chapters odd and unbelievable. Yet, it's
true. We have to accept those facts. It may sound strange, but we had those
days where having a fountain pen or a land line telephone connection at home
was a luxury.
The author had worked in India as well as overseas,
both in public and private sector and hence the experience he has is huge. The
facts presented in the book prove the same. One needs a great observation
skill, memorizing power and a good command over the language so that he can sum
up those observations, organize and present them in a way that keeps the
readers hooked. Mr. Ravi has succeeded in this aspect and it would be unfair
for him if the efforts go unappreciated.
Like any other creative piece of work, this book
also has its own pros and cons. The only minus point which I felt while reading
was the way the chapters were presented. Though it was in the format of letters
addressing his kids, it lacked those emotional aspects which would be there in
any dad-kid conversations. The book would have been the same even if the
address to his son and daughter was not there. This opinion is personal
and I am sure many of the readers may find this style interesting.
Hope someone from our generation also brings up
such a book years later so that we can also sit back, cherish those moments and
say THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!!
P.S. Highly recommended for those who like to get
immersed in that feeling of nostalgia and pride of those days as you progress
through the pages.
My Rating : 3.5/5
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