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Shail

Shail

Hmm... about me?? A homemaker and a full-time parent. P.G.Wodehouse is my all-time favorite though I love reading ALL types of books. Reading has been taking a back seat for a while now as interest in blogging has taken hold of me. But I am getting back to reading!! My other interests are listening to music and sudoku and writing. You are... more »
  • Trivandrum, KL, India
  • member since February 7 2007

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  • Mithuna

    Mithuna says

    I am here, just quiet...How have you been?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • raksha b

    raksha b says

    have extended th deadline to 15th June! Interested in contributing?

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Rashmi S

    Rashmi S says

    hi shail
    will u plz tell me how to read books frm shelfari........

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • raksha b

    raksha b says

    Dear Shail
    here is the brief....
    Subject: Inviting stories for Chicken soup for the Indian Soul for the Armed Forces
    One need not be a defense Personnel to write for this series. Families, friends and others are welcome to write for us provided the stories are related to the theme. We invite stories from the Army, Navy, Air force and Paramilitary forces like the BSF, NSG CIFF. Retired Personnels are invited to share their stories too 
    Since Defense Personnel's are barred from talking to press/media I have acquired permission for the same from Brigadier S. K Chatterjee. He is the Director Deputy General Public Information. The other permissions (Navy and Air Force) should come soon too. Besides the stories that we are looking into deal with themes as Love, learning, dealing with death and dying, overcoming obstacles, parenting, stories of personal triumphs against all odds etc. I believe there is a lot to share which is essentially unclassified :)
    Forward this mail to others who may be interested please…

    This is Raksha Bharadia. I am the author of:-
    1. 'Me' - A Handbook for Life (Rupa & Co)
    2.‘Roots and Wings’ - A Handbook for Parents (Rupa & Co).
    3. Chicken soup for the India Soul (Westland).

    The current assignment undertaken by me is compilation of individual experiences for the 'Chicken Soup for the Indian armed forces’ soul' for Westland publishing house.
    The write-ups will carry the contributors’ name. Westland pays Rs 500 per story and a copy of the book. We carry a 3-4 line profile on all contributing authors. We accept blogged and published work too. The copyright of the stories stay with the author.


    Please send your stories to:
    bharadiaraksha@hotmail.com and mark a cc to rakshabharadia@gmail.com
    before 30th April 2009

    Recipe for A Winning Chicken Soup for Soul for the Armed Forces’
    A Chicken Soup for the Soul® story is an inspirational, true story that opens the heart and rekindles the spirit. It is a simple, inter-denominational, living art piece that touches the soul of the readers and helps them discover basic principles they can use in their own lives. They are personal and often filled with emotion and drama. They are filled with vivid images created by using the five senses. In some stories, the readers feel that they are actually in the scene with the people.
    Chicken Soup stories have a beginning, middle and an ending that often closes with a punch, creating emotion rather than simply talking about it. Chicken Soup for the Soul® stories have heart, but also something extra…an element that makes us all feel more hopeful, more connected, more thankful, more passionate and better about life in general. A story that causes tears, laughter, goosebumps or any combination of these. A good story covers the range of human emotions.
    The most powerful stories are about people extending themselves, or performing an act of love, service or courage for another person.
    Guidelines for a Chicken Soup for the Armed forces Soul® Story
    1. Tell an exciting, sad or funny story about something that has happened to you or someone you know. Make sure that you introduce the character(s).
    2. Tell your story in a way that will make the reader cry, laugh or get goose bumps (the good kind!) Don’t leave anything out — how did you feel?
    3. The story should start with action; it should include a problem, issue or situation. It should include dialogue and the character should express their feelings though the conflict or situation. It should end in a result, such as a lesson learned, a positive change or pay-off.
    4. Above all, let it come from your HEART! Your story is important!
    What a Chicken Soup for the Soul® story IS NOT:
    1. A sermon, an essay or eulogy.
    2. A term paper, thesis, letter or journal entry.
    3. About politics or controversial issues.
    4. A “My Grandma Just Died, and Let Me Tell You What A Wonderful Person She Was” or “Let Me Tell You About My Disease or Operation” or “I Gave a Bum Some Money, Aren’t I Incredible?” or “Why My Mother Is the Best Mother” or a personal testimony that may mean nothing to the reader.
    Story Specifications
    Stories should be non-fiction, ranging in length between 300-1200 words.
    Chapters
    Every book is divided into topic chapters with the following as a guideline for typical chapters:
    1) On Love This chapter contains stories that describe acts of love and kindness; the healing power of love; acts of tenderness and compassion; acts of generosity; and events that transcend racism, sexism, ageism and nationalism. In regards to the Armed forces these stories could also talk about issues of moving, lengthy separations and endless anxieties.
    2) On the line of Fire This chapter contains stories of near-death experiences, moments of personal revelations and understanding, stories of courage and pride when behind the line of fire.
    3) On Parenting: This chapter contains stories that demonstrate love and caring in the act of parenting and grand parenting.
    4) On Teaching and Learning: This chapter contains stories that demonstrate caring, compassion and creativity in the art of teaching—both in the classroom and outside the classroom.
    5) Overcoming Obstacles: This chapter contains stories that demonstrate how we have triumphed over our own personal obstacles or supported one over theirs, and how individually each should be celebrated.
    6) On Death and Dying: This chapter will contain stories about the power of the human spirit to confront the loss of loved ones through spiritual understanding, healing acts of love and kindness, and through humor.
    7) On Aging: This chapter will contain stories about people over 60 years old who are making remarkable contributions to society, who are challenging the stereotypes of aging, and who are living without limitations.
    8) On Living Your Dream: This chapter will contain stories that demonstrate the power of believing in your dream, the power of goal setting, the wisdom of trusting and following your heart, the power of giving encouragement and the importance of asking for and being open to receiving assistance from both other people and God.
    9) Eclectic Wisdom: This chapter contains stories that don’t fit into any other chapters. The stories are what about any aspect of life that is emotionally moving, touching, inspiring and insightful.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • raksha b

    raksha b says

    Hi Shail

    I am at present looking for possible contributors for Chicken soup for the Indian soul for the Armed forces. It is under the same Jack Canfield banner. Have already authored Chicken Soup for the Indian soul.
    Interested or know someone who is? Have the requisite permissions 
    Pls email me at rakshabharadia@gmail.com
    Since you are a parent please do check out Roots and Wings - A ahndbook for Parents. Here is a summary:
    Some literature on Roots and Wings- A handbook for Parents (Rupa & Co)
    As parents, our dreams for our children are noble. We do our best, even stretch beyond the available resources—time, efforts, finances—to provide an environment that would facilitate their optimal development. Yet more often than not we find ourselves at loggerheads; frustrated, exhausted and uncertain of the rightness and efficacy of our parental efforts and skeptical of the potential of our children. We find them struggling with low self-esteem, loneliness, boredom, obesity; suffering from stress, burn-out, depression. Kids do not come with a manual and the jargon of work on parenting is often conflicting and polarised.

    Roots and Wings—A Handbook for Parents addresses parenting conflicts and dilemmas; how to manage the thin line between freedom and structure, space and control, being a mentor and a friend, our expectations of the child versus his native endowments. This book is about giving our children roots, so that they can stand firm; and wings, so that they may soar and achieve their potential.

    With in-depth research and interviews with personalities such as Kumar Mangalam Birla, Jaya Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, Jogen Chowdhary, Mrinal Sen, Hemant Trivedi, Kiran Bedi, Javed Akhtar and Sanjeev Kapoor, the book shows you ways in which you can help your children along the long and winding road of discovery—within and without, of the self and of the world at large.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Bob

    Bob says

    Why was I not informed of purple colors, HRP? Just started, "Now I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. What a writer. Have you read?

    Bob

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • vaidegi j

    vaidegi j says

    love pg but havent read the entire collection. the one i totally enjoyed was something to do with rearin pigs and the tittle goes something like spring showers?? do you happen to know the title? do let me know if u do! :)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • manju

    manju says

    Yes, Psmith is very humorous. I like the way he talks! :)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • manju

    manju says

    Hi Shail! I like P.G.Wodehouse books, too. Especially those about Jeeves!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Bob

    Bob says

    "Of Human Bananas"

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Bob

    Bob says

    Let me try this: "Of Human Bonfires"

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Bob

    Bob says

    Hi Shailaja! How are you doing? I hope that you had a nice weekend. I didn't have a working modem for 5-6 days and that brought my internet computerrrring to a screeeeeeching halt, but I did get into some photograph editing. My reading is revolving around "Of Human Bon..." and "The Shaping of America" (about America after our revolutionary war against Great Britain), but I have been book reading less in general and resting my eyes more.

    Have a great day/evening, Shailaja!

    WHen I tried to submit this with the complete title of W. Somerset Maugham's book "Of Human Bon....." I got a message telling me that "bon...." was a banned word and I couldn't submit it.

    Well pardon me :)))))

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Bob

    Bob says

    Hi Shail,

    When I had my third eye operation in 1978, Chris and I met a family of fathe, mom, and two sons. The 12-year old son and I shared eyes from the same donor. We got to visit with them severaal times over the next several months and when we said goodbye to each other, we exchanged gifts. They gave us "The Prophet" and wrote in it that it had been a very comfortable book for them and that they hoped that we would find comfort in it too.

    Very nive people. We never saw them again since 30 years ago. Hard to realize my surgery companion would be 42 years old now. :))))

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Bob

    Bob says

    Sorry I didn't ID myself earlier, Shail. Enjoy your weekend.

    I am tired. I think that Jimi the energy dynamo tires me out at times. The other day when he and I arrived at home, I was unlocking the front door. While leaning against the wall of the house, he saud, "Grandpa, my energy is gone." I replied, "what happened?," and he said, "My energy turned off."

    I know the feeling, grandson of mine, I know the feeling.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Bob

    Bob says

    I only discovered this site this morning. looks very interesting. I put on my library blog. I invited you as friend. Dang it, I hear my chores calling from kitchen. Have a great evening/day.

    Bob

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • patsy w

    patsy w says

    Hi sweet lady. Long time no see. Am not on here much but will get back in the swing of things now that winter is close to hand. Brrrrrr I hate winter. I hate the cold, the snow, the ice, the slush and the icy wind blowing. Brrrrrrrrrrr
    Hugs to you my friend
    Patsy

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mithuna

    Mithuna says

    Whats new at your end?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mithuna

    Mithuna says

    I just finished reading "Interpreter of Maladies", I really enjoyed the stories.. Most of them had me nodding my head thinking- oh my! thats like what happened with me :).

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mithuna

    Mithuna says

    Just got myself a bunch of Chitra Diwakuruni's books and a couple on lost cities.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Giles C

    Giles C says

    Thanks Shail. I watched The Constant Gardener a while back. Be interested to know what you make of the book.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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