34 Bubblegums and Candies  (English, Paperback, Shenoy Preeti)

34 Bubblegums And Candies by Preeti Shenoy is a compilation of thirty four short stories, which teach about life lessons and are based on the author’s personal experiences.

Summary Of The Book

34 Bubblegums And Candies is a book for anyone and everyone. It features a series of short stories with a variety of themes, that were taken from real life events in the author’s life. Many of the stories featured in this book are common, everyday occurrences which every reader can relate with. Since each story attempts to elicit a different type of response, readers can simply pick and choose the story they wish to read without following the natural order of the stories. For instance, in one story Shenoy talks about how the date of her dad’s demise and the birth of her brother’s first child coincided. In another heartwarming story, Shenoy talks about what life is like for children living with HIV. 

In this particular story, she emphasizes that these kids are just like any other children and should be hugged and loved. Shenoy also explores the theme of faith as it appears in parent-child relationships by talking about her relationship with her 6-year old daughter. Due to the mundaneness of the stories, readers can easily relate to Shenoy. The book is organized into thirty four chapters, featuring 34 stories. Some of the titles of these chapters are My Special Friend, Feeling Needed, Age Miracles, The Stranger, and Mail Exchange. Shenoy ends each story with inspiring and thought provoking notes that explain how various experiences teach us something valuable.

34 Bubblegums And Candies was published in 2008 and was a national bestseller.

About Preeti Shenoy

Preeti Shenoy is a bestselling author, blogger, TEDx speaker, artist, and poet. She has authored three other bestselling novels whose titles are Life Is What You Make It, Tea For Two And A Piece Of Cake, and The Secret Wishlist.

Due to her father’s repeated job transfers, Shenoy studied in many schools and she encountered numerous cultures, customs, and languages, which would influence her passion for Sociology. After the relative success of her blog in 2006, Shenoy began to seriously consider writing as a career option. As a writer, Shenoy has contributed articles to Times Of India and Reader’s Digest. She has also published her poetry in the Sulekha Book Series. Shenoy grabbed a spot on the Forbes List of India’s Most Influential Celebrities. In her personal life, Shenoy teaches Mathematics and English to underprivileged children. Shenoy lives in Bangalore and is married with two children.