WHEN WILDFLOWERS BLOOM (PB)

🌸Once someone told me that....It's the darkest moments of our life that brings us the brightest things out of us.And this book proves it correct.My friends, would you like to read a story full of action, adventure, life lessons, and a jaw-dropping suspense?A book which will help you to shine in your respective fields.If Yes! Then this one is for you.After reading a lot of stuff on self-help, empowerment, etc. I can proudly say that this book is a true masterpiece. And a must-read!So.......📕What's it about?The story starts with Tara, it's her 38th birthday, and she has planned a great party. Everyone is wishing and praising her. She is enjoying it a lot.But then, her husband Tej comes. He is a true egoistic who couldn't handle the compliments Tara's getting.So, as usual, he starts insulting her, but this time in front of everyone.Tej says some very disrespectful things to her. And while things get more heated up, she collapses.It's very shocking for Tara and makes her realize the 17 years of insults, taunts she's been facing!And now, it's enough.Her mother and sisters try their best to cheer her up. But she keeps things how she has lost her dreams, ambitions, and overall her identity for Tej. Her life is entirely dependent on a guy who doesn't even respect her.This becomes an awakening moment for Tara.She decides to take the responsibilities, to live an independent life.And now the journey takes her to the village where she grew up. All the memories of her grandparents came again and gave her the strength to do something bold.Meanwhile, she meets with a very nice guy Dev! He and Tara's uncle becomes her guiding light.After spending a few days in the village, she observers the unfortunate condition of education and especially women empowerment there.It shocks her that the girls are willing to achieve big things but couldn't due to inadequate facilities.They want to break the norm, but the biggest hurdle is the system itself.Tara was unaware of this side of life and thought that had it not been because of Tej, she would have never known it.It makes her decide that she's going to help them and will do everything it takes to improve the conditions while struggling through her own inner battles.Tara meets many people, asks for help and at last visits the education secretary. Now, everything's on him.Meanwhile, she gets very close to Dev, and he has developed feelings for her.And here comes the d day......Will her proposal to refine the school facilities be accepted?Will she get success in changing the lives of thousands of girls?Also, what will happen between her and Dev?And what'll Tej do?My friends read this book to know all these things. Plus, There's a big surprise for you in the end! (How exciting...🔷What I liked the most about it?1️⃣. First of all, the very vision behind this book is amazing. It can truly make you realize the journey of life. I genuinely believe that this book can change anyone's mindset!2️⃣. The way our author has introduced the characters, storyline, quotes, everything is very impressive. Reading this felt like watching a movie, actually.I could feel every emotion, situation mentioned in it. It was like witnessing everything live, and the suspense part was awwweesome..... It really gave me goosebumps.And I am still like, how can someone write such a beautiful book? How? Man! It's just incredible.3️⃣. Also, the life lessons mentioned in it are profound and impactful.I can guarantee that you won't be the same person after reading it as you are now. Whether it's love, passion, or anything else, there are enlightening tips on each aspect of our lives.🔭The USP of this book is its ability to teach us so much in the form of such a short story.Guys, This Is What We Call Perfection!🔥 Why should you read it?✓ If you are bored of the normal fiction book and want to read something different, something great.Then your quest ends here. Go with this one, and you will love it.✓ If you are interested to know the unfortunate reality of most of our villagesAnd how you can help, then also this book is for you.✓ Guys, no matter whether you are just a curious reader or someone serious wanting to bring a change.💫This book by Rupa mam will definitely help you a lot!You will learn a lot of things while enjoying the story, Plus it will make you realize some unique realities of your own life.Interesting, isn't it?💥So, just read it and dive into the sea of wonderful characters, life-changing tips. See you on the other side.Cheers!🌠 My rating:- 5/5

Very recently, I had heard this beautiful song Silent All These Years by Tori Amos and there are these lines that resonated with me that captured the sentiments of this book exactly.My scream got lost in a paper cupYou think there's a heaven where some screams have goneI got twenty-five bucks an' a crackerDo you think it's enough to get us thereIt is incredible what women over the centuries endure to let things be and bear the shame and humiliation and years of abuse just coz, we are coached and conditioned to accept the status quo and move on. There could be a multitude of reasons why abused women remain to stay, it could be the welfare of the children, it could be the lack of funds and security, it could the lack of support in their own family, each of these reasons can cripple the very thought of trying to fight, to resist, to push back and say ‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’.Tara Grewal is a reflection of many of us in the society who has no identity other than a mother and a wife, but 17 years of mental belittling and abuse has taken its toll and encouraged by her loving family of mom and sisters, Tara decides to step out of her husband’s shadow. Returning to her roots in the village, Tara struggles to find direction and objective. Helped by a multitude of people around her, she regains her sense of self-worth and reinvents her role in life from a ‘nobody’ to ‘somebody’, a person by her own right.The author Rupa Bhullar captures the upheaval wonderfully, the sense of loss and decisions that just cannot be taken on a whim, the hopeful longing that somehow everything will work out even though her husband has crossed all barriers and pushed the final nail in the coffin. The effect of the beautiful panorama and the prayer chants adds a sense of tranquillity to the story after the turmoil of sudden changes. All the characters in the story especially Dev or ‘Beeja’ who helps Tara in seeking new heights are all endearing.However, the colloquial use of language emphasizes the local setting but would be tougher for someone not really familiar with the same even with the glossary at the end. Irrespective of the fact this is a story of women’s triumph over all adversity, I would have loved to feel more emotionally invested in Tara’s growth. Tara is helped in every decision by several people around her which is all well and good as it shows the formidable power of love and support from family and friends but fails to convey her own strength and mettle. Also, there’s a lack of anticipation in the story as everything that happens after the initial tumult feels too easy and achieved without much struggle. The author also by way of Darshi’s and Seerat’s life shows us that abuse can be in any form and any strata of the society and a helping hand can be offered to a struggling person in simple easy ways.

Soooo many different emotions stirred by this book!! Deep pangs of nostalgia! Paused, read and re-read many parts again and again, just to envision them more clearly each time. Felt transported to another simple and unreal (or old real) world. Some of the most simple, ignored and taken-for-granted things around us, were written about in the most beautiful manner. Certainly pious visuals missed by a responsibility-ridden busy world!

Such a captivating book! I couldn’t put it down! A feel good factor type of read! ❤️

Great read! Simple and elegant, reminded me of my childhood and beautiful memories associated with all the places the author describes. Couldn’t put the book down until I read it all in 2 days.

The book captures elements of society, human nature and most importantly emotions. A must read!