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Only a woman can find the true meaning of life.
In this thoughtful and illuminating collection of essays, author Hemalatha Gnanasekar recalls the most consequential experiences of her life as a woman in India.
These 16 thought-provoking essays are drawn directly from her own life, but their universal themes will inspire people of all backgrounds to find the deeper meaning in their lives as well.
A chance meeting with a former teacher helped her understand that wrinkles and weight gain are a natural part of life.A Hindu religious ceremony's compelling feats of faith led her towards a greater relationship with God.And an encounter with vagabond gypsies helped her understand the true power of health over materialism.
These and other life-changing stories are beautifully presented in this collection of life lessons. Told through the unique perspective of a woman in a society that still struggles with its treatment of them, these essays are full of hope, optimism and humor.And while they may be read in a short amount of time…their lessons will last forever.

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Hemalatha Gnanasekar works as a secretary in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. She lives in Chennai with her husband, daughter and son. Reading is and has always been her passion and has slowly fueled her desire and zest for writing. Even as she Juggles and maintains the balance between home and work life, she still manages to write a few pages every day. She likes to write about women and the variegated challenges they face. Her published books include:"The Heart of Gold", "The Priceless Gift" and "Joys and Woes of Marriage in India".