Those Were the Days... - Paperback

by Tarun Kumar Dutta (Author)

The author was a senior professor of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry, a reputed medical college in India. The author has shared some reminiscences about his children and his school contemporaries when he was young. He has also written some of his own experiences in life and at place of work. There is a range of shared experiences that is meaningfully communicated to the reader. Reflective and thought-provoking in today's hectic and materialistic world, this collection comes as a whiff of fresh air and takes us to the innocent world of children. He has managed to capture many fleeting emotions, which would interest and entertain the readers, young and old.

Author Biography

Author has shared some reminiscences about his children (and their friend) and his school contemporaries, when young. He has also written some of his own experiences in life and at place of work. "Those were the days..." is a light and hearty read for all. The anecdotes from Dr. Dutta's personal and professional life is sure to put a smile on the face. The reminiscences about his daughters' childhood days are quite funny yet relatable. The reflection of his thirty years in the institution of JIPMER is an interesting read, his evolution is inscribed in a nutshell. The experiences from his young and professional days is very inspiring and insightful to the reader. Overall, many sentiments are captured through the course of the book which is certain to keep readers, old and young alike, glued to the book. - Punit Mishra, a freelance writer, Pondicherry, India