anthology – That Madras Mom

BLURB

Emotions are beautiful but are also very powerful. They can uplift us at one moment but can sink us really deep the very next. Every coming generation seems to be getting weaker and weaker in handling their emotions and it is heart-breaking to see so many succumbing to suicide or mental health failure. To us not only our emotions are extremely vital but also of our loved ones and each one of us devices his or her own techniques to fare better when thrown out of our comfort zone and I guess experience teaches us the most about how to secure our emotional wellness.

So here is a delve into 31 soulful life experiences of eminent Indian writers of how life taught them precious lessons on emotional strength which someone in a similar boat can use as a guiding light to deal better. You can read an unimaginable range of true stories here right from a young bride’s exemplary resilience to a wheelchair-ridden young girl’s biography. There’s a counselor giving her heart and soul to her student and there’s a destiny’s chosen child stumbling and weaving back life at every step in life and many many more. They all will touch your soul like never before, giving you precious lessons on emotional wellness.

MY REVIEW

Resilience, vulnerability, and emotions are delved into deeply in each of these 31 chapters in this book which is a combined effort of 31 remarkable authors. The book cannot be just an anthology, but it is a combined effort of 31 authors who have shared their heartfelt experiences and their learnings that will help people sailing in the same boat.

We live in a generation where people are quite hesitant to acknowledge emotional issues. Not only in us adults but also gives insights into how to handle emotional wellness in kids separately.

“Do not judge a book by its cover.”
“You never know what someone is going through until you are in their shoes.”
I’ve seen a lot of videos of Dharman which let you understand empathy and situations that make you understand that human emotions are not just feeling but much more than that.
Having known a few of the authors personally and what they’ve gone through, it is truly a commendable effort for many of them to come forward, share their experiences, and their way of life to deal with emotions. That thought of this life lesson will help many who are like us are applauded.

There are two things, one is dealing with ourselves and the emotions, the latter is emotions and the people with whom we deal. The book helps you understand different situations involving parents, kids, and in-laws.
There is no human being without a problem, no human being who is always happy. Everyone at some point of time in their life would have faced a standstill, a moment, or a period where they needed help, and didn’t know what to do or how to come out of it.
Every chapter where the authors share their life experiences, especially in a way that they connect with the readers. In most self-help books where people discuss emotions, we often see a preachy narration. This is where the book stands out, the connection they make with the readers will surely help in uplifting.

A unique synergy is a blend of personal experiences with professional insights. It would be right to call this anthology a holistic resource that will serve as a beacon for those who are struggling and for those who love to read and learn from experiences. The book will be a great option as a gift to someone whom you know who needs the courage and uplifting to move ahead.

I’ve purposely not mentioned in detail any of the chapters from the book, because I would want you to buy, read, and enrich yourself in the experience.

A truly remarkable anthology powered by Roma Gupta Sinha and the team of women.

Buy yourself a copy or gift to your loved ones.

As soon as the calendar points to March, you begin to see the internet brimming with information about addressing women as their central focus. Though International Women’s Day is a moment to reflect on the progress and the challenges that still lie ahead, it is more than just a celebration it is a call for action to accelerate gender parity.
When we say emotion it not only means happiness, excitement, surprise, and sadness, but there is much more. And handling them in a better way needs a lot of life lessons. I am happy at one moment, sad the next and jump out in excitement. Am I responsible for these emotional changes and the responses that I give out? Or is there an external factor that is responsible for triggering these emotions from inside me?
Not all of us are open about the emotions that we feel inside us. It is always wise to experience the emotion and let it out. Piling it up inside will not only prove bad to yourself but also to others when suddenly it bursts out all at once like a bottle of champagne. Emotions need to be channeled well and for that emotional wellness needs to be taught from an early age.

This is precisely the theme of an Anthology that I’m about to introduce to you, “Brave Inked Emotions” by 31 authors who experienced emotions and handled them with greater strength. Guided by Roma Gupta Sinha who has a lot of accolades to her name including successful book launches this book is a gift to women across the world on this Women’s Day.

Stepping out of our comfort zone might break us but can that be handled smoothly? Yes. This book will guide you through an emotional journey of 31 different experiences that helped them come across the river of emotions that they braved ahead of and would love to share with the world what worked for them and how it can help you.
The chapter that I contributed was specific to handling emotions in kids. As a parent of two, I had different experiences in handling both my kids when it comes to handling their emotions. Parenting them both during their early days made me understand that each finger in the hand is different. That’s when I decided I would handle them differently and teach them emotional wellness from an early age.

I’d urge you to pick a copy, read it, and feel the emotions. This book will want you to share it with your girlfriends. The book will bring a change in each one of us in how we handle emotions. DO give it a read and share your experiences.

This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Mads’ Cookhouse.