Prof Kuldeep Singh
The book, ‘And Promises Left Broken’ based on a true incident, charts the story of the most familiar strangers with old friends becoming lovebirds and later getting apart. Well-knit account of events narrated in a most vivid manner beautifully depicting point by point description of a relationship between school classmates supported and fostered by social media sites and eventually its fate. The book is a wonderful account of fast changing dynamics of passion, infatuation and enthusiasm in love relationship which primarily showcases the eventful and passionate lifestyle which is painfully affecting today’s youth entangled with traditional bonds restricting them to choose the course of life which they want for them. The twists and turns in this modern day world tragedy beautifully exhibit wit, melancholy, sadism and finally acquiescence which surely will ensure moments of joy, gloom and heartfelt passion to its readers by changing patterns of wrinkles and dimples on the faces while going through this vivacious love account.
Authored by the daughter of the soil, Preeti Sharma, who completed her Master’s Degree in English from Jammu University besides conforming to writing skills by completing her diploma in ‘Journalism and Mass Communication’ through her feat, has provided an opportunity to literary circles of Jammu for celebrating this moment of pride and honour. Preeti, a novice in the field has created history by her composed approach to showcase the female point of view with regard to breakup in relationship and intense moments thereafter. Preeti’s seamless wit, soft approach and simple language have further augmented the beauty of this interesting anecdote. Without an iota of doubt one can say that she knows the art of strumming hearts’ strings.
“Bad time like autumn season ends with the blooming of new hopes. People come and go but those who really want to stay in your
life would never leave”. The book is about the relationships which stay
forever and people who really matter in life. It strongly supports the idea of oriental world that the strength of human relationship strongly lies in the company of family, friends and neighbours, and the quantum of support which these stakeholders can provide during odds of life when an individual is broken through shattered dreams is wonderfully remarkable.
‘And Promises Left Broken’ is surely going to be the new ‘brand’ of Jammu youth. Though, the paperback edition has few spelling mistakes and couple of chapters that can make readers little droopy but definitely, ‘And Promises Left Broken’ is worth a read.