Silver Haze by Pankaj VarmaAvailable in US at: Amazon.com, pbshopus, BooKnackrh, 
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5 five star reviews.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Silver Haze by Pankaj Varma is a Mirror of its Times! A five star classic to be kept prominently on the bookshelf! 14 June 2014

Deepak Menon - Published on Amazon.com
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Silver Haze,written by Pankaj Varma is one of the really noteworthy additions to English Literature which I have read in many years. Basing his story on recollections of the past by his mother, who is dj8iagnosed with Alzhiemers Disease, and is losing her memory by and by, Pankaj has delved into her notebook and his own memory of what she told about her life, and has produced a masterpiece – this book exemplifies the most intense definition of literature viz “It is a Mirror of the Times”. While reading it the reader will shift into a time warp taking him or her back to the days long gone; the lost ethics; the way girls were kept by the parents and literally had no say in their marriages or future; the strict rules by which the house was run; the rebels amongst the younger generation vainly striving to make a difference to the world, yet with perspectives far removed from the actual conditions prevailing in pre and post partition of the Indian subcontinent. Oh what can one write about such a beautifully written book? I have no words to express how delighted I am by this classic and have no hesitation in describing it as one of the best works of fictionalised real life of the decade. I strongly recommend this book to every one and award it a well deserved 5 Star, which I am sure will be only amongst the first of many more!
Deepak Menon (Author)
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Dehradun, India


5.0 out of 5 stars
A fabulous read! 4 June 2014
By Vidya Murthy Lahiri - Published on Amazon.com
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This is such a lovely read that you simply cannot put it down! Neeru /Kamala is an amazingly lady that you would want to personally get to know..


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SIMPLY UNPUTDOWNABLE!!! 4 June 2014
By Ranjana Bharij - Published on Amazon.com
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If you buy this book when you have some other commitment, you are sure to miss the other commitment, so engrossing it is....simply unputdownable! Could identify easily with the protagonist.Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.in5.0 out of 5 stars  Simply awesome!!  10 June 2014By Garima SetiaFormat:PaperbackAwesome book! Keeps you guessing about what happens next! I enjoyed every moment of it and found it difficult to put down before reaching the end.
5.0 out of 5 starsWritten from the heart. 7 June 2014By varsha uke nagpalFormat:Kindle EditionIt is a book written straight from the heart. Kamala is a girl who was educated and could think for herself, but the social structure of the times made her fall in line with what was expected of her. Her will, her desire, her thinking was all lost in her willingness to adjust with her circumstances. She is the quintessential Indian woman who was growing up in a country which was still trying to get liberated not only politically but also socially.The male dominated society of India, did not allow women to think for themselves.They had separate domains, where again they did not have the liberty to decide a lot of things. Like Kamala is the mistress of her kitchen but the menu is decided by her husband!Perhaps stifling of thoughts, always trying to adjust, worrying and not being able to voice her concerns must have made her persona suffer.A really well written tribute from a son to his mother.About the Book
Diagnosed with dementia and possible Alzheimer’s, she faces the prospect of a steady decline in her mental functions. She starts writing down her story, writing down everything she knows while she still remembers it so that she can read it back when dementia makes her forget it all. She is elated that dementia cannot rob her of memories now because she has it all written down. It is a major victory for her as she tries to combat the onslaught of her disease. Her story has been re-written by her son to present this touching narrative straight from the heart.This fascinating and intriguing story spans a major part of the 20th century in North India and depicts the hurdles faced by an educated girl before and after marriage. It gives an unusual insight into India-that-was, reflecting the social mores of that time. A must read for everyone connected with India and for anyone who has a loved one suffering from dementia.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Pankaj Varma is an MSc (Hons School) in Physics. He started out as a Probationary Officer in State Bank of India and retired as a Deputy General Manager in a career spanning four decades. He now lives in Panchkula (Chandigarh) with his wife and his mother. He is a prolific writer and has written several books and training material for his bank as well as for other institutes. This is his first novel.
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