Jan 17
Some self-help books tend to be preachy or promise you the moon. Not this one, thankfully. It cleverly mixes Indian mythology with modern views, a dose of critical self-analysis and more than just a dose of practical advice. I especially loved the concept of 3 C's (choose, change, create) that could be applied to so many situations. Whether you're young or older, married or not, a mother or daughter or simply a woman seeking to come into her own, this book offers some great tips while neither making things seem easy-peasy nor creating false hop... Read more
Jan 17
Having read almost all of Usha Narayanan’s books I found this one different from her other books. This is not a story based on mythology, but a book that relates mythology to life today.
In this book, the author has blended the stories of the goddesses from Hindu mythology and the conflicts that women go through today. She shows us how we can learn from them and be a Durga in our own lives.
Though I absolutely believe that the Goddess dwells in all of us, I was a little sceptical about the book. I mean, Indian scriptures and society are... Read more
Jan 13
In the name of age-old culture how many of us women are stopped from letting our self be just us everyday every moment in our life. Here in this book Usha Narayanan, the best selling author of mythological novels, has brought out this amazing book. Here with examples from the very age-old Puranas she imparts strength and power to women to take control.
The Puranas are considered to be the base of our culture, isn't it? And it is full of mentions of Goddesses and how she is Shakthi, Kamini, and Durga as well. So why not revive the very essenc... Read more
Jan 10
I have read and loved the earlier books by the author which have been mythology based. Having read her stories, I was familiar with her writing style and language and this book has been equally well written in a simple and understand way.
The cover of the book is very interesting. The blurb is apt.
This is a collection of stories from the puranas, Indian mythology but interpreted in a very modern way trying to find a modern parallel. As is the myth that ancient literature has always expected and portrayed women in a certain way....this bo... Read more
