“a life less ordinary book reviews”

This is the story of Baby Halder, a young woman working as a domestic help in a home in Delhi. Hurriedly married off at the age of twelve, a mother by the time she was fourteen, Baby writes movingly and evocatively of her life as a young girl, and later as a young woman. The long absences of her fat... More

When she was very young, Baby Halder was abandoned by her mother and left with a cruel, abusive father. She was married off at twelve to a man twice her age who beat her. At fourteen, she was a mother herself. Her early life was marked by overwhelming challenges and heartbreak until, exhausted and d... More

Inspired by Krishnamurti’s belief that truth is found through living, The Book of Life presents 365 timeless daily meditations, developed thematically over seven days, illuminating the concepts of freedom, personal transformation, living fully awake and much more. For everyone who has come to ... More

Ashleigh Simpson runs away from home to London and becomes an Escort for an agency to work her way through University. Deciding on a career, she eventually moves to Sheffield and on her first day in her new position, finds herself coming face to face with the one person that meant anything to her, t... More

A simple tribute to an outstanding son of Liverpool. Even though it is true to say in 1968 that Liverpool was awash with talent and greatness, Stuart Howitt stood out with his good looks, sophistication and talent. Stu Howitt was a one-off with his rarity of uniqueness, phenomenally so. At that time... More

A collection of poetry, prose and philosophy written over more than a decade by the author. The content of the work reflects the attitudes and observations of a contemporary soul, but is focused on the emotional atrocities humans inflict upon one another and the guardians we all must find to save us... More

This is the story of Baby Halder, a young woman working as a domestic help in a home in Delhi. Hurriedly married off at the age of twelve, a mother by the time she was fourteen, Baby writes movingly and evocatively of her life as a young girl, and later as a young woman. When marriage came, Baby, st... More

Robert is a bored young janitor, dreaming of writing the ultimate American trash novel, when his life suddenly becomes, well, less ordinary. The hapless loser is fired from his job, has shot his boss in the leg and accidentally kidnapped his boss' spoiled and cynical daughter, Celine.As Celine and R... More

The story of Sojourner Truth, a self made woman who lived over 100 years, freed herself and her baby from bondage and went down in history as one of the most important black female freedom fighters.... More