Lelobooks Excerpt: Buddha-The Story of Enlightenment

Deepak Chopra, through his book Buddha-The Story of Enlightenment has brought the Buddha back to life in this gripping. This bestselling novel tells a tale of a young prince who deserted his heritage to discover his true calling. This iconic journey of his life changed the world forever and the impact has been so much so that it even today, continues to influence every corner of the globe.

 The author, Deepak Chopra has penned this book out of his forte, but has done his job with excellence. The book has been divided into four part each one describes a different phase of the life of Gautam Buddha, as a prince, his time as Gautama the ascetic monk and the shortest section – Buddha, after enlightenment.

The division of each book has been done so that it looks natural transition from the different phases in his life. The initial pages of the book seem to be blurred with the thoughts of the author as while reading about 100 pages I was confused in figuring out Gautam, the monk and Siddharta, the prince in the first half. However, the latter part of  the book, Gautam has been shown with his journey through struggle to realize Nirvana and where the book reveals the deeds after his enlightenment, which is beautifully described.

Here, Chopra surprises the readers and gives them a boost with his imagination and creative skills, making the readers believe that it is his forte, indeed. Here, the author captures the spirit of Buddha and showcases his sufferings along with a transition in the figure which is today, a God to many, with some memorable prose.

In addition to this, the best part lies in the midst of the story, which deals in the enlightenment of Buddha and the author has here done something which is just inexplicable. The interpretation of the life of this Godlike figure, Buddha and his death struggle has been done in such an emotional way that it will move the readers to read more. There, you will get an insight about his life and his determination, which was just commendable, yet the author has forgotten or I should say missed, to include the climax of the book.

According to Chopra, the famous moment when Buddha took his oath to sit in meditation until he attained the truth, even if his body died and decayed and his bones turned to dust, never happened. Instead, he passed through a period of purposeless emptiness – and his enlightenment dawned on him in a way I found hard to understand.Maybe this is because I’m not enlightened myself, but then I do not think that Deepak Chopra is either – perhaps that is the problem.

In spite of all the flaws which I have pointed out, I found this book really enjoyable. I loved that last section so much that I re-read it straight away.

Mr Chopra has offered us a imperfect treasure, that would intrigue the readers.

On the occasion of Labor Day read "Labor Day by Joyce Maynard"

The protagonist is thirty something and reminisces about the time when he was thirteen years old and went through a family clash. Today, in his thirties, the narrator has once again has been occupied with the same setting that he used to encounter during his teen years, which recalled his mind about his long gone past with an odd family setting, which bears resemblance to Maynard herself.

This is the sixth novel by Joyce Maynardand fit in the sub genre of broken dreams. It has been observed that the holidays in American fiction are often tearful crossroads where it is seen that domestic expectations often have conflicts with domestic reality. This is a chronicle which records the tension and anxiety by the end of summer weekend in the year 1987 in a New Hampshire Town.

With the Labor day fast approaching, I am already looking forward to the last-blast-of-summer rituals, family barbecues and backyard baseball games. The narrator of the book is Henry, who is in his early thirties and looks back on his fateful 13th  year during the time when he used to live with his mother after the divorce of his parents. This new novel by Joyce Maynard with a touch essence which is shaping up like the rest of his lonely summer with nothing to do except watch television, play with his hamster and fantasize about his female classmates. However, on one Thursday before Labor Day weekend  his life changes as his mother persuades him to go on a back-to-school shopping trip to the local Price mart. There, he meets an unkempt man who asks him for a ride. "I'd be careful not to get blood on your seat," he says.

This mysterious bleeding man named Frank turned Henry’s life over the next five days, where the latter  will learn some of life's most valuable lessons: how to throw a baseball, the secret to perfect pie crust, the breathless pain of jealousy, the power of betrayal, and the importance of putting others—especially those we love—above ourselves. And the knowledge that real love is worth waiting for.

The man named Frank makes a satire on the family values of Henry, however everything is played solemnly straight: and the outrageous implausibility of it all undermines any attempts at tension and suspense.

JOYCE Maynard is an acclaimed author and has come up with a beautiful, emotional tale of love, sex, adolescence, and distressing betrayal and makes the readers to witness all this through the eyes of a young teenager. Truly a moving novel, which will be a perfect read for your summer weekend. So just grab your book from lelobooks, an authentic online bookstore in India and also avail attractive discounts on the occasion of Labor Day and win exciting gift hampers. Order now!

Lelobooks Excerpt: Bringing back a Central Asian legend: The Song of King Gesar by Alai

Penned down by Alai and translated by Howard Goldblatt and Sylvia Li-chun Lin,  The Song of King Gesari is a classic 12th century Tibetan epic restated as a new tale, highlights the aspects of humans of the demi-God Gesar and brilliantly mark outs the contours of his expedition.

This epic novel is believed to be written around the 12th century and the book tells the heroic deeds of a cultural hero of the region of Tibet, Gesar, who is considered as the fearless God of the renowned kingdom of Gling. The epic has been sung widely all across the Central Asia and also has been used in different kinds of prose and poetry. Composed of a huge body, this epic has also has been reputed as the longest in the world. The author has done a great job in condensing this great epic and compiling it in a novel and has used the form of a dual narrative and focuses on being able to understand the psyche of Gesar while he and the environment around him, which brings changes upon the outer space.  

 

In the book, the author has put in efforts to trace the life and journey of King Gesar, during the tenure when he used to be known as Thosba Gawa  (the son of the deities) to the period when he used to make mistakes and thereafter created a country along with fighting battles against the king of Ging.

The is a common line that is found in all the epics and mythological books from all across the world  (be it the Mahabharata, Odyssey, or the Iliad) that it is mandatory of having clashes and struggle between the good and the evil and when talking about this Tibetan Epic, the element is in a more subjective manner.

 The novel describes all about the missions and visions of King Gesar as stated the first and the foremost mission of Gesar, commanded by the celestial kingdoms which was to destroy the demons from the world of humans and make peace in the world. In the process the king fights countless kings and princes, no matter if these are close to him or not. Another similarity which author has stated in the novel with other epics of the world is the role of women in the males’ lives and these women have always played an important role in the decisions of the kings. Despite of all these similarities with the other epics of the world, this Tibetan novel has shown its uniqueness and has stated that it is different from them in its own way.

Even though, the novel dates to around 12th century, yet the author has done a great job in

Narrating the story and directly takes its readers to the period when the things were actually happening.

Like in Mahabharata, this epic also has a storyteller called as Grungkan and the character has been interestingly developed and struggles with the dilemma of fulfilling his job and duty on one side and on the other side understanding the context with a contemporary sense. With the turning of the pages, you can see an in depth growth in the characters of the novel such as King Gesar, Gyatsa Zhakhar, Brugmo, Khortung etc and the author has projected their psyche in the text in considerably a mature way.

 The epic is hard to criticize as has an intriguing story which interests the readers and preaches them, yet the novel has little problem with the translation as originally it has been written in Tibetan and thereafter it has been translated into English. The reader may find out some of the flaws like the change of pace and there are some sudden shifts in the narration of the story with unperturbed glitches, but it is to mention that these are all translation errors only.

In order to read this epic novel, which has shown the creativity of Alai, who has narrated the story which will take you into a fantasy escapade, just place your  order at lelobooks, while indulging in online book shopping and avail great discount offers! Hurry Now!

Book Review: Life Has a Bad Sense of Humor: The Bad Boys of Bokaro Jail

“The whole thing felt like a bloody joke at my expense.”

 The author has thrown light on the corruption, our nation deals in within its judicial system at every level. The truth is that, sooner or later we all succumb to it and unwillingly become a part of it.

 Through this book, the author Cheta Mahajan has describe a part of his life, showcasing the miserable days of his life. The guy in the novel is a hot stud from Delhi and has everything with him that any guy can dream of which includes handsome salary, great job, beautiful wife, adorable kids and wonderful pets. In simple words, one could describe it as a perfect life to lead. The book states a story of this guy how he takes up a new job with new hopes and aspirations  and how these all fade away, leaving him behind all shattered and smashed.

In his organization has a chain of IIT classes referred as Toppers, which is not working in a proper manner. On top of it, one fine day, the students of the classes demand a full refund of their fees.

Chetan has been wrongly sent to the jail, considers that his trial would only last for a day or two. However, the painful tenure lasts for a long month. Through this book, the author has portrayed the real scenario of life in jail, which is dark, dirty and the choices one can make from the given circumstances of a prisoned life.

Certainly, the system in Bokaro jail is like Walmart. Everything in the jail is available at a given price. The novel showcases a real picture of what actually happens in the jail and how the system runs in jail in India. Be it food, ward, cigarettes, alcohol, cell phone, exemption from manual labor…one just needs to show the bucks and all your demands will be fulfilled. The price depends upon the facilities ward possesses like TV, hot plate, heater, phone etc. Each and every ward in a jail has a leader who will deal with you in order to fulfill your demands. Moreover, in the jail you can also encounter the inmates who are accused of all sorts of crimes and maintaining sanity, which is in itself a struggle.

Here, the protagonists in jail, goes through a stark opposite life from his life in Delhi. Hats off to this man who not only adapts this life, but also make a few friends among his prison inmates. In the jail, the writer has his daily journals and thus manages to sail this boat.

 To know more about his life in jail and how the jail system in India runs, read out this touching book. Truly a painful, surprising and indeed an enlightening novel by Chetan Mahajan.

To find out more about the scams and shameless deeds of judicial system get a book at your doorstep. Order now at lelobooks  and avail huge discounts.

  

Book Review: Before I Go To Sleep

The thing which distinguishes an author is to present a deceptively simple hypothesis and that’s exactly what Watson has done with his debut novel unwinding a story which is both complicated and compellingly spellbinding. Especially the concept of  this psychological thriller which has garnered considerable attention, grabs the eyeballs of its readers even from its cover page. 

Before Is Go To Sleep plucks its strings of  psychological revulsion with the poise of a connoisseur musician, showcasing the readers with a wide variety of depression, nervousness and grief of Christine over not being in control of her life.

Before I Go to Sleep penned by S J Watson, who is a former NHS worker and has earned a place on the Faber Academy's "Writing a Novel"course. Through this fictional novel, Watson skirts the line of believability of the problem that the protagonist of the novel is going through, while the book pays off well  with the final twist. Just imaging on a morning, your ability to remember everything about yourself vanished with sleep and you woke up each day with your memory wiped.

Every day for almost two decades, the after-effect of an accident kills the protagonist, while her husband, Ben, reminds her every morning of his identity, their marriage, and their love for each other. Why then is she consulting a therapist, apparently hiding from her husband, Ben as well? Why is she keeping a journal whose opening pages remind her not to trust her husband? And why does she feel that danger prowls in the deep recesses of her mind that even the intermittent blanking of remembrance can’t quite erase? To Find out these crucial answers, buy books online and have your desired book in the comfort of your home at the doorstep. Grab it from Lelobooks, an authentic online bookstore and avail attractive offers.

Develop the Habit of Reading in Your Child

Nothing can beat than watching your child being emerged in the charming world of literature. In order to make your child fall in love with the books you need to check the environment of your home as it beckons a child into the world of thoughtfulness.  For developing a healthy habit of reading and learning in your child, one should consider that it develops in the early age of a child itself and parents along with teachers play a vital role in order to make their child learn how to read in creative ways. Develop the sense of creativity and imagination in your child by following these tips with lelobooks.

1. Make sure that your child has books to explore from the day one of his learning phase: From the day one of a child’s learning phases, he/she should be provided with books as to make him/her understand the need of books and further see them as a part and parcel of his/her daily life. You need to create an environment with book lying around your child in order to explore these. In the company of books gradually your child will make these as his/her best friends in life.

2. Make reading a habit in your child’s routine: Moms out there, this is to remind you that if you want to see your child excel in studies, make sure that you also put in efforts in his/her learning process by taking some time from your busy schedule and giving it to your child’s reading habit with telling him/her stories in order to intrigue your child in reading and learning. Children of all ages love good stories. So read out to them no matter if your child is two or twelve!

3. Practice dramatic skill with them: Children love action and volume, so what could be better than theatre? So just try it out with your child. Just try out with acting skills in front of your child as to make him/her learn practically with expressions. This will not only make your child indulge in some fun but also will help him/her to grab and learn.

This is to mention that increase the complexity of books with the increasing age of your child as to develop his/her mind accordingly. If you are not sure which book you should pick out for your kids, which will interest them are such as books by Gerald Durrell, PG Wodehouse and Jack London. Also, occasionally, Shakespeare, Shelly and Yeats. You can also buy books online from some of the authentic online book stores. Available at lelobooks! Hurry now and avail attractive discounts.

A Walk with Pride and Prejudice

“It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are they the result of previous study?” - Jane Austen

I am actually not certain how many of you are well introduced to Jane Austen, but if you are not, and so there is definitely something you are lacking in your liveliness.

As no matter how many exceptional, outstanding and astonishing ladies you have met till date, if you are not well acquainted with what Jane Austen use to think or how she use to respond in different situation then definitely you are not there out on a set of facts which can assist you in having a relation with your lady, as believe it or not she ‘Jane Austen’ can actually aid you in understanding ladies mind better. Well, definitely I am not requiring you to go beforehand and learn all what has been noted about her on the internet, rather this is an entreaty to all you people out there that it’s time you know better about some of those who fed us better books to hold on, and what can be a more respectable way to know her than reading what she has observed in her scripts.

Definitely ‘pride and prejudice’ is not the very first bit of work you can link with her name, but this is the one which will afford you a chance to get introduced to a lady who had the courage to stick out with her opinions and ideologies when most preferred to run with the crowd. In fact, most people who know Jane Austen up close are out with words that this is one story which can actually serve others with the glances of real Jane Austen and mood with which she use to make her life altering decisions.

I am a little sure that after studying what all I have observed above, you are more curious than ever to know what this script is entirely astir. Well to begin with, this script will help you arrive closer to Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy, two people who make sure people close to them are happy and blooming in what all they are doing, but unfortunately they themselves find it moderately difficult to come up with the words which can show their notions to the accuracy.

Second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, Elizabeth is quite light when it comes to her sentiments and beliefs, but one affair which makes her stick out from the crowd is her blunt nature and ruthless words which she applies to convey her opinions. On the other hand, Darcy is a man of few words, which sometimes make it difficult for him to stick connected with others.

Few imperfect situations and unclear circumstances are the reasons these two people took up with a rough plot, but this book is not all around rough and harsh patches rather the same is full with small – small examples which will help you see that what we witness of experience is not true every time or you can state that this is one book which helps you recognize that every coin comes with two typefaces and to know their real value it’s important that you acquaint yourself with the both.

The very first time I was introduced to this book was when I was in sixth grade, but still since then this book has a particular spot in my marrow and my personal library. And I am certain that in one case you complete the same you’ll feel same about the same