Shahla Khan

NOTE : This review was originally posted @ Readers' Muse

When I spotted this book in the goodreads giveaway I right away wrote to the writer asking more details about the book etc. After all, not every day you come across such a book written exclusively to motivate women and encourage them to be bold.
The writer has dealt upfront with almost all forms of crime against women – Domestic Violence, Rape, Child abuse etc. She has done her research well.

The book begins with snippets of statics and cases of violence against women. Each issue is tackled separately in a manner that would make the reader realize they actually knew all that yet choose to turn a blind eye. The writer has used the conversational style to tackle common myths associated to each and every issue. Myths, prejudices, narrow thinking – Every single negative or baseless thought against women has been dealt in way that would make you nod away. This ensures that the readers aren’t bored by the facts and its interpretations. One thing I loved was the flow of ideas. The writing was cohesive, clear and concise. Statistics normally tend to bore people but when written in a certain manner it makes people realize their ignorance.

Crime against women is a widely talked about issue. But sadly it just remains in that “talked about” state. The real change hasn’t happened yet. The writer has put has wisely used her strengths to try bring that change. She has simply pointed out things that are always ignored.

The book doesn’t really tell you anything new. It just refreshes what we have conveniently chosen to forget.

SPARKLE- the main focus of the book (I am not expanding that acronym! It’s spoiler not to be let out). The expansion pretty much summarises what a women really needs.

FOR MEN: The book elaborates what it feels like to be abused and gives you umpteen reasons to let women live in peace. Please give it a read.

FOR WOMEN: The book motivates you and encourages you to be bold, save yourself from being abused. If you were abused in some form, it isn’t the end of the world for you.

My only complaint, writer has tried to adapt a global perspective to suit Asian culture and I am not sure how successful it would be. For changing the attitude and mindset of an entire continent can’t be achieved in 228 pages. It’s a herculean task. Also the book is overpriced!

Overall, a great effort by the writer.

VERDICT: The book is worth being used as a textbook in schools to educate female children protect themselves.

RATING: 5 on 5 ( MAINLY FOR THE EFFORT!)
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NOTE : This review was originally posted @ Readers' Muse

When I spotted this book in the goodreads giveaway I right away wrote to the writer asking more details about the book etc. After all, not every day you come across such a book written exclusively to motivate women and encourage them to be bold.
The writer has dealt upfront with almost all forms of crime against women – Domestic Violence, Rape, Child abuse etc. She has done her research well.

The book begins with snippets of statics and cases of violence against women. Each issue is tackled separately in a manner that would make the reader realize they actually knew all that yet choose to turn a blind eye. The writer has used the conversational style to tackle common myths associated to each and every issue. Myths, prejudices, narrow thinking – Every single negative or baseless thought against women has been dealt in way that would make you nod away. This ensures that the readers aren’t bored by the facts and its interpretations. One thing I loved was the flow of ideas. The writing was cohesive, clear and concise. Statistics normally tend to bore people but when written in a certain manner it makes people realize their ignorance.

Crime against women is a widely talked about issue. But sadly it just remains in that “talked about” state. The real change hasn’t happened yet. The writer has put has wisely used her strengths to try bring that change. She has simply pointed out things that are always ignored.

The book doesn’t really tell you anything new. It just refreshes what we have conveniently chosen to forget.

SPARKLE- the main focus of the book (I am not expanding that acronym! It’s spoiler not to be let out). The expansion pretty much summarises what a women really needs.

FOR MEN: The book elaborates what it feels like to be abused and gives you umpteen reasons to let women live in peace. Please give it a read.

FOR WOMEN: The book motivates you and encourages you to be bold, save yourself from being abused. If you were abused in some form, it isn’t the end of the world for you.

My only complaint, writer has tried to adapt a global perspective to suit Asian culture and I am not sure how successful it would be. For changing the attitude and mindset of an entire continent can’t be achieved in 228 pages. It’s a herculean task. Also the book is overpriced!

Overall, a great effort by the writer.

VERDICT: The book is worth being used as a textbook in schools to educate female children protect themselves.

RATING: 5 on 5 ( MAINLY FOR THE EFFORT!)
… (más)