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The Uncommon Life
The Uncommon Life is a magnificent cry to all to rise and break the shackles of lethargy, corruption, poverty and lies that bind us to a mediocre life. It calls on one to recognize their true self for what it is-a pure thing that craves love, peace, harmony and joy. Political and social angst, the enduring love for the family and country and the sadness and joy of life are expressed beautifully and vividly in this slim volume of poems. Each poem, in a unique way, brings catharsis and healing while taking the reader on a journey to the outer landscape of nature and one's soul.
The poet appeals for a life that is beyond the mundane. His love for his motherland and his family permeate every thought he expresses. His anguish knows no bounds when he sees how poverty has maimed the souls of good people and how apathy and corruption have led to a moral and ethical rot. He calls out for truth in our action, deeds and thoughts.
Words and rhyme flow lyrically and unabashedly as we embark on a journey of the human condition, through lands, arcane, pristine and jaded. A traveller, a thinker and a weaver of words, Abhishek Mishra wistfully tell us how nothing changes and yet nothing remains the same.
The poet appeals for a life that is beyond the mundane. His love for his motherland and his family permeate every thought he expresses. His anguish knows no bounds when he sees how poverty has maimed the souls of good people and how apathy and corruption have led to a moral and ethical rot. He calls out for truth in our action, deeds and thoughts.
Words and rhyme flow lyrically and unabashedly as we embark on a journey of the human condition, through lands, arcane, pristine and jaded. A traveller, a thinker and a weaver of words, Abhishek Mishra wistfully tell us how nothing changes and yet nothing remains the same.
72 pages, Hardcover
Published July 10, 2019
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About the author
Abhishek Mishra
92 books9 followersBorn to a middle-class family, I have always embraced remarkable dreams to my journey of life. Educated at a convent school, in a small town like Shillong, which is beautifully earthed as the capital of the abode of clouds – Meghalaya, in the North-Eastern hemisphere of India, I mastered my way to becoming an economics graduate from Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce, Pune.
My nascent skills in writing was first recognized when I had a poem on Shillong – The Scotland of the east published in one of the daily newspapers (The Shillong Times); the interest only grew stronger hence and my will more concrete as I developed this unique interest in writing.
I have written a few poems, though unpublished, yet once in appropriate numbers could translate into another novel project.
The greatest inspiration towards fame has been my mother, who has dunked pretty much everything to ensure good education to my siblings and I.
“The Last Cast” is my debut novel and is written in light of targeting youth that have an undefeated craving for mystery and thrillers. Writing my first novel has indeed been an arduous task, as often I would find myself stationary on my desk wondering what the next words might be. After an 18 month of constant effort, have I been able to forsee this dream of becoming an author come true.
I am an avid writer and love to craft emotions and existent entities into words. In my opinion, words are the most powerful medium and undeniably the best form to communicate emotions, feelings, aspirations, desires and achievement.
I hope, in context of my first novel, one should find interest and generate the liking to my writings.
My nascent skills in writing was first recognized when I had a poem on Shillong – The Scotland of the east published in one of the daily newspapers (The Shillong Times); the interest only grew stronger hence and my will more concrete as I developed this unique interest in writing.
I have written a few poems, though unpublished, yet once in appropriate numbers could translate into another novel project.
The greatest inspiration towards fame has been my mother, who has dunked pretty much everything to ensure good education to my siblings and I.
“The Last Cast” is my debut novel and is written in light of targeting youth that have an undefeated craving for mystery and thrillers. Writing my first novel has indeed been an arduous task, as often I would find myself stationary on my desk wondering what the next words might be. After an 18 month of constant effort, have I been able to forsee this dream of becoming an author come true.
I am an avid writer and love to craft emotions and existent entities into words. In my opinion, words are the most powerful medium and undeniably the best form to communicate emotions, feelings, aspirations, desires and achievement.
I hope, in context of my first novel, one should find interest and generate the liking to my writings.
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March 5, 2023
Perfect read for the weekend.
I love how the lines effortlessly express the author’s view on how we can change ourselves leading to change what we want to change.
The content focuses more on what we can do at the present rather than just passing comments and arguing with everyone else about everything we don’t agree with. A few poems talk about relationships and mundane days. However, I really appreciate how accessible these poems are.
Short collection but I thoroughly enjoyed reading each poem.
Perfect for personal enjoyment and also for gifting.
I love how the lines effortlessly express the author’s view on how we can change ourselves leading to change what we want to change.
The content focuses more on what we can do at the present rather than just passing comments and arguing with everyone else about everything we don’t agree with. A few poems talk about relationships and mundane days. However, I really appreciate how accessible these poems are.
Short collection but I thoroughly enjoyed reading each poem.
Perfect for personal enjoyment and also for gifting.
Displaying 1 of 1 review