My adoration for
Preeti started from Tea for two and a piece of
cake. Was really impressed with the book. Today when we have authors
cropping up in every corner of the country, Preeti Shenoy, definitely stands out as an
author of substance, both through her books and achievements. She has become a
real inspiration for women across the country. She has shown that age and
motherhood is no barrier to achieve success.
Her's is definitely a story that every woman would be proud of. With The Secret Wishlist, Preeti has shown that storytelling is something that comes naturally to her.
Coming to the review of the book. One can
actually find a lot of similarities between this one and her previous book Tea for two and a piece of cake. The
protagonist is a female character who is
burdened by life's cruel fate and then rises against all odds to live her
dreams. A broken marriage and finding true love. Even with all these
similarities, The Secret Wishlist,
stands out.
Well critics may say
that she is promoting extra-marital affairs and inspiring women to walk out of
marriages. Well you couldn't be more wrong. She is providing hope for lakhs
of women out there who feel that their life is wasted within the four walls of
the house. Well, even though I am a guy, I can really understand, feel and
relate to the message the book is trying to convey. Most housewives will read
this book and say - well that's my life she is describing or that sounds like
my husband.
Today when most books have sex as their selling point, the intimate scenes in this novel are so passionate and tender. Makes you enjoy the whole experience. It just blends so well with story. Sex is just a part of the story not the part. Marital rape is another hush - hush issue that Preeti has succeeded in conveying subtly. Something you never see people raising their voice against. Just tells you that it's not always about the man here.
Today when most books have sex as their selling point, the intimate scenes in this novel are so passionate and tender. Makes you enjoy the whole experience. It just blends so well with story. Sex is just a part of the story not the part. Marital rape is another hush - hush issue that Preeti has succeeded in conveying subtly. Something you never see people raising their voice against. Just tells you that it's not always about the man here.
As the name
suggests, the book talks about fulfilling those secret wishes that everyone of
us have. They could be really simple things but are difficult to fulfill in their own way. The book inspires
you to go out there and achieve what you really want from life. It helps you
regain the lost belief in your dreams. Believe in your dreams and they will
eventually transform into goals and knowingly or unknowingly you will fulfill them. Believe in something with all your heart and the world conspires to help
you achieve your dream. Sounds familiar doesn't it? Well Preeti has been
successful to make us realise that it is indeed possible, with her book.
The Secret Wishlist, is a must read for all
married women, also the soon to marry and the unmarried ones. Well since this
book is not really written with a feministic mind-set, all guys must read this
as well to know how to be a good friend, a good husband and above all a gentleman.
Kudos Preeti for
such an excellent book.
P.S. Don't forget to
make your secret wish list; even if you haven't read this book. We really need
a Make a wishlist movement!
