book-review
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Self Help Does Not Help
Mukesh Jain In social settings, it is not unusual to encounter a friend who mentions about a book that has changed her or his life. You can always see the so-called ‘self-help books’ available in bookstores at railway stations and airports. Happiness has become fad today, with the market full of books, quotes, blogs on…
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Haruki Murakami’s “Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage”: An Exploration of the Quest for Happiness
Mukesh Jain Haruki Murakami, is a prolific and internationally acclaimed author. His unique literary style blends elements of Japanese and Western literature, creating a narrative universe that transcends cultural boundaries. Murakami’s works often feature protagonists who embark on personal journeys of self-discovery, grappling with existential questions, the complexities of love, and the mysteries of the…
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Happiness as seen by Fiction writers.
Mukesh Jain The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” is a novel written by Swedish author Jonas Jonasson. It was first published in 2009. The book gained international acclaim for its quirky narrative and humor. The novel follows the adventures of Allan Karlsson, a centenarian who decides to escape the confinements of…