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‘A Book of New Beginnings: Some Words for Living’

With an introduction by Jerry Pinto

Between the third wave of the pandemic and this constant switching between office and WFH, 2022 has already started to feel like a very long year (and we are only in February, yikes!). With all the constant chaos that we seem to be surrounded by, if you too are currently on the lookout for a pick-me-up read that can drive away these blues, then A Book of New Beginnings might just be what you need. 

Published by Speaking Tiger, this collector’s edition is an anthology of stories, reflections and contemplations from some of the greatest and most influential minds in the world. The collection is curated in a manner such that there is a common string of hope and encouragement that runs through them all, leaving the reader with a message that will resonate with them long after they have finished turning the pages. The book weaves together the words of Emily Dickinson, Tagore, Martin Luther King, Dalai Lama and other such eminent personalities from around the world. However, the book is not simply limited to their views, and also includes extraordinary stories of inspiration from the lives of ordinary people.

The book has been curated and edited by Jerry Pinto, the bestselling author of several titles including Em and the Big Hoom and Murder in Mahim. With a beautiful introduction that eases the reader into the quiet, contemplative tone of the work, A Book of New Beginnings is a comfort read that’s meant to be cherished and revisited from time to time. 

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