The Drift Wood

About the Book Udit never counted blessings. And he loved being rebel. little did uproot uncertainty.

A moment of rage followed by remorse and then shame contrive to force the young protagonist plot great escape! he discovers that ship had neither nor anchor. when he convinced that would remain the eternal driftwood coasting along waves, surfacing drowning at the will of What happens Does his life.

The Driftwood is a sensitive portrayal of the trauma the Joshi family undergoes while carrying with burying deep the memories of an irreplaceable Running alongside is the life of their neighbors and good friends Dr Arvin and his wife Yashoda who battle the empty nest syndrome only to discover greater heights of callousness and selfishness of their son and the unexpected graciousness of total stranger. A gripping tale of everyday and not-so-everyday happenings told in a simple lucid style that keeps the reader glued on to the book till the last page. A must read.

About the Author PRATIMA SRIVASTAVA An officer of the Indian Forest Service, Pratima Srivastava loves to don a few other hats as well when time permits. A keen nature photographer, an enthusiastic birdwatcher and a regular traveller, she enjoys composing poetry both in English and Hindi. Not to forget her full time job of being a mum to two young kids! The Driftwood is her second novel.

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