Honorable Mentions 2019 | Best Non-Fiction and Poetry Books | India

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Honorable Mentions 2019 | Best Non-Fictions & Poetry | India

After the Top 10 Fiction Books, there remains a bunch that should get equal honor. These are Non-Fiction and Poetry books that I could not include with all those fictions. So here we go! These are the best books which I think one should read for sure.

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Non-Fiction

1. Dear People, with Love and Care, Your Doctors by Debraj Shome & Aparna Govil Bhasker

Dear People, with Love and Care, Your Doctors by Dr. Shome & Dr. Bhasker (Bloomsbury)

The best thing about the book is that His Holiness, the Dalai Lama has blessed the book with the foreword. He says “The treatment of an ailment doesn’t only depend on the medical expertise of a doctor; his or her warm-heartedness, care and concern for a patient is essential for the treatment to be effective.” This is an attempt by veterans and doctors with at least 30 years of experience in their respective fields to re-strengthen the doctor-patient relationship which was the pure bond, unaltered by the technological interference a few decades ago. Doctors and patients have narrated various cases which they consider created perpetual memories to remember for the entire lifetime. 

I would like to redirect you to the review of Dear People, where I have carried out a list of points about why you need to read this book.

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2. Daughters of the Brothel by Deepak Yadav

Daughters of the Brothel by Deepak Yadav (Bigfoot Publications)

Daughters of the Brothel by Deepak Yadav is a non-fiction book that unveils the lives trapped in an inexorable web of G.B. Road. There is a total of seven chapters where each chapter represents the voice of a sex worker, however, the first chapter narrates eunuch’s story of struggle; meanwhile, the author has put open the facts and figures of subaltern communities of India while some authorities may like to remain silent about this. Deepak Yadav has done a very commendable job at research and coming up with facts and figures, inserting them whenever needed. I love him for writing this book.

I would like to redirect you to my review of Daughters of the Brothel where I have included the things you should know about prostitution in India.


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Poetry

1. Ivory Gleam by Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang

Ivory Gleam by Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang (Leadstart Publishing)

Ivory Gleam is accurately a deluge of poetry and prose. Talking about the basic structure of the book, it is divided into three chapters of learning, longing and loving. The best thing about Ivory Gleam is its raw and pure form. The very essence of poetry as it should be are words. As I mentioned, its rich set of words gives you the opportunity to learn and savor the art of literature. Ivory Gleam is about different states and feelings from life to death, loss and love, I can’t even count a number of topics addressed. Poetries are not easy to comprehend, just like dreams. It is as complex as the feelings it talks about. Not all of them are complex, there is balance in it. I would never stop reading them, would keep it handy and relish whenever I want. At last, I would like to thank the author, Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang for creating such a paradise of words that, creatively took over my mind and I found nothing but peace of mind.

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2. EASE: A poetic journey within by Mukhpreet Khurana

EASE by Mukhpreet Khurana (White Falcon Publishing)

EASE by Mukhpreet Khurana is actually beyond what its title suggests. The book is a collection of poetry and prose, which mainly focuses on self-love, self-healing, gratitude and more. You will be able to deal with outside effectively only if you are aware of your insides. EASE is all about that last bit. As I mentioned a few subjects above, there are many more things addressed here by the author Mukhpreet Khurana. I will talk about a few from them. Not to generalize but it is as real as you are, anxiety, hesitancies, broken heart and being introvert. These poetries will take away all your worries and show you the path to acceptance, the first step of healing. After reading this book, I assure you that, it is meant for you all, the readers, no matter what age you are. Truly it is written with love, it will pamper you, appreciate you and at times will guide you right.

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Thank you guys for reading!! I hope you liked this Best Books 2019 Series on my blog. If you have read any of these books then share your views in comments. Let me know how was your 2019 reading year. See you guys soon!

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Author Interview with Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang | Author of Ivory Gleam

Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang

Author Interview

Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang

Author of Ivory Gleam

One of the most popular InstaPoets from India

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Hey Readers' Fam, we are back with another Author Interview. This time we will be having a conversation with one of the most popular InstaPoets from India and author of her magnificent piece of poetry 'Ivory Gleam', most welcome Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang.

If you don't know about 'Ivory Gleam' book, then check out my review of Ivory Gleam here.

About the author:

Priya Dolma Tamang was born in Sikkim, India, to Nepali parents. She is a medical graduate. Her first book, "Ivory Gleam," is a compilation of poetry and prose. It captures the essence of learning, longing, and loving, through self-reflective insights. With Buddhism as a way of life, her work reflects a hint of practical spirituality and healing with the help of words. 

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Dr.Priya will discuss poetry and purpose behind writing. She will also tell us about her writing environment, about Ivory Gleam journey and will share some life saving tips for budding writers. And will unveil secret about her next project.

So, before you dive into this interview, grab some coffee/tea and enjoy!!

Q: How do you define poetry? And what does it mean to you?

A: Poetry is art. Art is beauty. Beauty is subjective. Subjects are chosen. Choices are imbibed. Thus, poetry is what I have chosen as a medium of my artistic expression. It is how I picture life. There is beauty in everything. Every little creation is a gift. A joy. And art is how we define this beauty. There is Nature's art in serenity of the hills, and human art in advancement of the metropolitans. We can heal others with written words of kindness and the dexterity of a doctor's scalpel alike. Cooking is an art. So is music. All of us are artists celebrating our choices. Likewise, poetry has been mine.

Poetry from Ivory Gleam

Q: What was your purpose behind writing, when you first started?

A: Many people write for the masses. A few write for classes. Some of us write for ourselves. I began my journey into a world of metaphors to decode the emotional growth that I was subjected to. And to find a relaxing way out of it.

Writing has been extremely personal, an instrument of venting and a tool of self-assessment. I do not expect people to clearly understand what I write, unless they empathize. At times, there are layers of hidden angst and animosity. This is my pain and my happy. I talk to myself through my poetry. But as I shared my work online to a very positive reception, I got encouraged to get officially published. Hence the book for people to read full of pieces written for myself.

Q: Who is that author, you admire and why?

A: I wish I had a template answer to this. I get asked many times about favourites. Truth be told, I have none. Yes, I do appreciate the work of a few of them. Yet whenever I read a book, a poem or a story, whoever is behind that product, and invested in it with his heart, mind and soul, becomes my favourite for that while. It is not hard to discern genuine effort. A good author is one who is wholehearted in his approach and portrayal.

Q: What inspired you to write Ivory Gleam involving that hint of practical spirituality?

A: Spirituality is mere acknowledgement of the fact that we are much more than these bodies we carry. The day we start recognizing ourselves as energies, and not attach our identity to material matters of the physical plane, we become spiritual. Ivory Gleam is a proponent of the soul theory. It talks of soul lessons, soul longing and soul love. I have dealt with common issues through complex poetry as stepping stones to spiritual evolution. This book is testimony to my own baby steps into spirituality. I had hoped it would help others or at the least offer them a fresh perspective when dealing with their emotions. Life becomes easier minus the ego. Ego is a human flaw that souls do not entertain.

Ivory Gleam

Q: What is that ideal environment for you to write?

A: Noise reduction ear muffs, ear plugs or the deep night's quietude.

I need pin drop silence to be fully functional as a creature of my mind. Distractions, as sounds or otherwise, generally tend to disrupt my train of thoughts. 

Q: How has your homeland influenced your writing?

A: Sikkim epitomizes pristine peace. The air smells of compassion and warmth. Our state is enveloped in a blessed cocoon of holiness and heights. At an altitude that clouds dance, and to be living amidst such sweetness, my homeland has provided clarity to my thoughts and pride in my roots. These aspects play an instrumental role in shaping my overall personality, and eventually in my writing.

Gangtok, Sikkim

Q: Apart from writing, what else do you enjoy doing?

A: I am a loner and enjoy my typical loner activities. These include cooking, watching movies, doodling, painting. On sober days, I meditate. I am also fond of learning about different cultures. I like making people happy.

Q: Any message you want to convey to readers of ‘Ivory Gleam’?

A: When you read my book, or any book for that matter, please do so with an intention not to criticize and fault-find, but to accept and appreciate points of view, manners of expression, and dispositions that differ from your own. There is no fun in regularity. Books should be experimental, unique and a source of knowledge. If my work adds to your vocabulary, then why not? There are many simple, straightforward and obvious books out there. I never signed up to be one of them. If it makes you think, re-think, and re-read a different meaning each time, then I'd consider this exercise of comprehension well-done.

Q: A simple yet life saving tip for budding authors?

A: I understand that authors are suggested to pay heed to constructive criticism. Reviews and opinions have gained a foothold in making or marring the confidence of new writers. If XYZ loves your use of rich vocabulary, but ABC finds it incomprehensible, does it make sense to please ABC by catering to their need of trite language and depriving XYZ of something that they actually enjoyed? Maybe person 1 loved a certain character in your story, but person 2 detested it. Will you remove that character from your book or twist the persona to suit person 2's needs? What about person 1's liking for the same character? This is the problem with projection. When we keep moulding our creation to fit different boxes, the ultimate loss will be of our original voice. If your work is purely commercial, it is practical to take a consensus. But when your work is an intimate expression close to your heart, please avoid anyone who thinks you should change. You are the best judge of your work.

Q: What will be your next book about?

A: My next book will be a collection of better framed poetry and prose. The working title is "My Sonder Sky".

Awesome!! Thank you so much for this wonderful interview, Dr. Priya. You have been very kind and honest throughout the session. We all wish you the best for your next book.

Hello readers, I hope it provided you with new perspective to look at poetry and enhanced your vision towards art. And authors, I hope it helped you too. Let me know in comments down below.

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Book Review: Ivory Gleam by Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang | Poetry and Prose

Book Review

Ivory Gleam by Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang

Ivory Gleam by Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang

Author: Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang

ISBN: 978-9352010462

Genre: Poetry and Prose

Length: 236 Pages

Publisher: Leadstart Publishing (June 22nd, 2018)

My Ratings: 5/5

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About the author:

Priya Dolma Tamang was born in Sikkim, India, to Nepali parents. She is a medical graduate. Her first book, "Ivory Gleam," is a compilation of poetry and prose. It captures the essence of learning, longing, and loving, through self-reflective insights. With Buddhism as a way of life, her work reflects a hint of practical spirituality and healing with the help of words. 

Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang

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REVIEW

Ivory Gleam is accurately a deluge of poetry and prose. Talking about the basic structure of the book, it is divided into three chapters of learning, longing and loving.

The first is ‘Colloquial delicacy of learning’. In this, the author talks about life and death, and everything in between. Trust me, there is almost every state or feeling, we humans are dealing with.

The second one is ‘Soliloquy of longing’, where Dr. Priya depicts different stages of relationships between two souls, longing for love.

The last chapter is ‘Chivalry of loving’. This section is all about love. The myriad hues of love and the things we do for love.

The best thing about Ivory Gleam is its raw and pure form. The very essence of poetry as it should be, is the words. The writing style is so organic that you dive into it quickly and you never wish poetry to end. As I mentioned, its rich set of words, gives you opportunity to learn and savour the art of literature. (See. I used that word.) Also its raw form, it seems like the author mused and directly inscribed on the paper, thus organic and pure.

Moving to the content. Ivory Gleam is about different states and feelings from life to death, loss and love, I can’t even count number of topics addressed. Poetries are not easy to comprehend, just like dreams. It is as complex as the feelings it talks about. You will need to recite it again and again until you are able to sink in the truth being told. Once you get deep into it for realizing the meaning, you’ll start devouring it. The analogies used are at their best.

Have you ever felt that breathing was a sin for the life you lived? You inhaled elixirs of borrowed air from vendors who respired ‘payback demands’ for a truth, as essential as your existence.

This is just a glimpse. There is one poetry under the title ‘grandmother’ which I became emotionally attached to. You’ll find several of relatable poetries in this collection, because it is about us, humans. I loved many and are my favorites. Not all of them are complex, there is balance in it. I would never stop reading them, would keep it handy and relish whenever I want.

At last I would like to thank the author, Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang for creating such a paradise of words that, creatively took over my mind and I found nothing but peace of mind. At the end you will learn.

Thank you, Dr. Priya for this review copy!! Happy Reading!

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