A while ago, I got a chance to read one of Khushwant Singh’s books- ‘Women & Men in my life’. Before this I had mainly read him as a columnist. In this book he has netted some people who have been closely associated with his life, however ordinary with no specific achievements. Though some of the merits they enjoyed were their inclination towards art, glamorous good looks and desirable characters to earn a place in his book.( it doesn’t feel guilty being mean to a meaner guy, we all know ). No! I am not promoting his book.
Actually, I have been toying with an idea to try my novice venture on prose for a while. The best was to begin with something that I have known all along and felt so strongly about. This reading propelled in me the desire to write about some women & men in my life too, who are much more profound and bestowed with special strengths. They have been playing different roles and subtly adding learning and value to my life.
Beginning with women ( the gender privilege).
Now you might wonder how a woman can admire and write about other women, this is so unnatural. Read on and you will know why I would choose them.
I have certainly known many women in journey of my life who have been indubitably superior with their unusual qualities…They are not the head honchos or celebrities, albeit the warriors, fighters and winners in their day to day life and exemplified the spirit of living with true dignity. Well that certainly includes me :-) , Yes, its very tempting to write your own story, you have always seeded in your heart, but right now I want to dedicate my first piece of prose to others.
To the Women I admire most!
The first woman I want to write about is - Beeji- my Grandmother
Believe me she was definitely not the regular , run of the mill grandmother. What makes her win this slot, I am capturing in my next blog!
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