About Crochet -
While adult mental health issues around the world
have gained massive awareness in the past few years, the mental health issues
of kids and teens continue to be ignored and denied recognition. The roots of
mental disorders are often found buried in childhood traumas. Social stigmas
attached to mental disorders are monstrous, especially when it comes to the
suffering of young ones, who are too confused to speak of their pain--or to
know that they suffer unfairly.
Often parents try to shield their children using
deception and ignorance. The general perception remains that people suffering
from a mental disorder are crazy, or mad. The insensitivity of popular culture
makes a laughing stock of this pain and chooses to ridicule what should be
alleviated. The result is a complete alienation of a bright spark who must
pretend normalcy by aping the behaviours of their peers while their
consciousness cries in the despair of soul-crushing loneliness.
Crochet aims to bring light to the topic of mental health
and its importance amongst young adults and their parents.
Blurb:
Tahir lives
with Maa and Abba in a refugee colony. A childhood misfortune pushes him down
an age long chasm, surrounding him with ominous shadows and illusory objects.
As Alex untangles his knotted head, Tahir uncovers a dark past, stored in long
forgotten jars.
Crochet is a story of greys, of fractions, of halves, of
twins, of dinky dots, of concentric circles, of daisies in gardens, and irises
in eyes.
You can watch the book trailer here - https://youtu.be/KuR7vpqK5FI
To buy
the book click on Amazon Purchase Link -
https://www.amazon.in/Crochet-Gordian-World-Tahir-Khan/dp/B0B353YDNB/
About the Author :
Raman works with a global cloud company as a value evangelist & advisor. Raman enjoys visiting local book stores & coffee shops in foreign cities. He is also an amateur, but a passionate photographer.
Raman enjoys
his coffee dark and bitter, and his books deep and profound. On most weekends,
you can find Raman seated on his balcony, reading a twentieth-century classic
while sipping coffee.
Raman hates watching the trailers
before the movies, and he never reads blurbs before books. He is also a
believer and a practitioner of objectivism.
One can
follow him on the following social media
Insta :
@crochetbyraman
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramanagarwal13
Twitter:
ramanagarwal138
My Views :
Speaking about mental health has been a taboo for
generations but, in the past two years, since the pandemic has hit us,
something has changed and now everyone is talking openly about mental health
and giving preference to it.
Our brain functions in a very strange manner. Good
thoughts and memories are stored deep down somewhere where no one can find
them, but bad memories and trauma hold a special place and trigger various
reactions. And if any untoward incident happens, especially in childhood, it
leaves a long-lasting effect on that person. But sadly, we are so used to
sweeping the dust below the carpet that we don’t realize what effect it does on
a child, but by the time we realize that, the damage is already done and the
time has passed away too.
Crochet -
The Gordian world of Tahir Khan, is one
such book that is based entirely on mental health. After a very long time, I
have come across such a book, that has left me speechless. Initially, I found
the book a prolonged read, but as I progressed, it was like peeling layers of
corn cob; the more we peel, the more interesting it gets. The author has done a
commendable job and I appreciate the effort he has put into his debut book.
The first fourteen chapters are like a monologue,
where Tahir, the protagonist is just sharing his thoughts, about his experience
with Alex, a psychiatrist. Tahir gives
you entry into his world, which he believes is true but after fourteen chapters,
the suspense clears and the mystery unravels leaving you thoughtful and
speechless. How Raman, the author has compiled the story of Thair, is
astounding. For a debut author, Crochet is
well-written.
Though the book has a cliffhanger ending, it stays
with you for a very long time as it did to me, to gather my thoughts, to make
sense of the whole story.
I loved the intricate book cover; it is
eye-catching. The editing is perfect, error-free writing, and the use of simple
language are some of the plus points of this book. The only blemish, for me, is
the font size. I wish the author had opted for a font size a little bigger than
the one used in the hard copy. Other than the one teeny-weeny flaw, this book
is worth a read.
I recommend one and all to read Crochet, but let me warn you it is not a simple and easy
read. But, do pick up this book when you have time in hand and want to read
some good stuff on mental health and settle down with no distractions and a big
pot of strong tea or coffee as you enter the intricate and tangled world of
Tahir.
