About the book
After
winning the Miss Bangalore title, Garima Pradhan is offered a lead role in a
movie. She resists the temptation, preferring to complete her MBA course. She
then takes up a job in a bank where one day she meets Deven Herai, a high value
customer, in a most unromantic situation. The two, nevertheless, fall for each
other soon and after a brief courtship, they tie the knot. Garima is soon
disillusioned... she finds herself reduced to a trophy wife... Unfazed with the
difficulties, she fights back and emerges victorious, and discovers the purpose
and peace in life.
About the author
PeeKay
(Prashant Kumar Singh) hails from a family of political leaders and
bureaucrats. After his schooling in Kanpur, he graduated from Allahabad University
in political science and philosophy. As per the family tradition, he spent a
few golden years of his life attempting to get into civil services after
completing his MBA from Delhi. After unsuccessful attempts in civil service
exams and a couple of entrepreneurial projects, he switched to the corporate
sector and became a banker. He currently manages the Wealth Management
portfolio of a leading bank in India. He counsels on parenting, career and
relationship issues, which has helped many and has earned him the title of
'Banker by profession but Human Behaviourlist by nature'. This is his debut
novel.
"Glorious
Uncertainties" is an inspirational and fast moving story written by
Peekay.
Garima
Pradhan wore the title of Miss Bangalore, all through her adolescence. People
were amazed of her beauty. However, she waits till she is 21 & in the final
year of her MBA course. After
winning the title, Garima feels the world at her feet.
Life is
full of delightful surprises & sometimes inglorious uncertainties. Reghu
Reddy, a well know director tries hard to convince Garima for signing 3 films
& offers her Rs 10 Lakh as bondage amount. He insists Garima to join acting
classes. However, Garima takes up a banking job. She later marries Deven Herai, an entrepreneur.
Life
takes some ugly turns, as she feels tied up in her marriage. She witnesses
death of a child because of lack of medical facilities and callousness of
authorities after an incident of rape. She fights back, clears the civil
services exam and is posted as an IPS officer.
The story underlines the strength and grit, that a woman possesses. The novella is without any fillers. It is to the point. Best for a lazy Sunday afternoon—to be read in one go. Fast paced, unpredictable plot, well rounded end - keep you glued!
The
author from his experience, presents a vivid description of the struggle of
civil services aspirants who throng the national capital.
The story line is the life path of a beautiful and intelligent girl, Garima Pradhan beginning from Miss Bangalore then her hardships to overcome her failed marriage, choosing Civil Services Examinations over CAT examination in order to serve the country and at last to become an IPS Officer.
This
book is a brave attempt. This book is a story of success, womanhood, courage
and strength. I felt good after reading this book, as a woman!
I am so glad to see that you liked the book, Aayesha. Thank you so much for your review, and for being part of the tour. I really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteSarika @ The Readdicts
It was a wonderful read. Thank you for the book, Sarika!
DeleteSounds like a good read. 4.2 rating is high enough.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good read, Lux! :)
DeleteIt looks like an uplifting read. Nice review, Aayesha :)
ReplyDeleteIt indeed is, Meera :)
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