Over twenty thousand copies were sold on its first day of official launch. The book discusses the dynamics of the indian showbiz industry. Shobhaa des latest spouse the truth about marriage is a surprisingly tame book on the evergreen subject of indian family politics. This was one interaction which saw the auditorium brimming with people. Why do you feel you are qualified to write a book on marriage. Shoba des latest book spouse gives a detail insight into indian marriage. Its about trust, companionship, affection and sharing. It talks about the problems and compromises made by the indian. Spouse is an insightful book about marriage and how it works or sadly why it doesnt for some. To be honest, i picked up this book about a year before my marriage.
She firmly believes in it which is why, she says, her book was written from her heart. She is best known for her depiction of socialites and sex in her works of fiction, for which she has come to be known as the jackie collins of india. Spouse the truth about marriage is shobhaa des view on the role of. Its also about learning to cope with your partners moods and eccentricities. Amit k this book is a 286 page book about the indian marriage. Marriage is an adventure, says shobhaa d, celebrity writer, devoted wife and mother of six. Not to mention the delicate balancing act between parents, children, friends and a career, and the. Her other book named spouse the truth about marriage surveys the institution of marriage in the urban society. The truth about marriage will be launched on february 14. Yet again it was an instant success establishing shobhaa as a distinguished writer. Many years ago she wrote the controversial hotseller, surviving men1997, an entertaining book with brazen titled chapters like how to hook a man, how to dump a man. Credit to her to quote her own examples, shortcomings to make it more relatable and non preachy. I knew who i was going to marry about 5 years before i actually got married yes it was a love. After an unsuccessful first marriage, she has been.
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