Pure, Real and Unconventional

Book Title: A Mythical Bird
Author: Dr. Satyendra Srivastava

What do we think when we think of love stories? Whatever thoughts have come to your mind, this book will change the way you think about love stories. This is a story about pure relations between two hearts. A relation that doesn't need to be expressed, conveyed, or declared- it just silently resides within the hearts.

A Mythical Bird is the story of Dr. Arundhati who comes from Gujarat to a community organization called Gita Sadan. It tells us about life in the mountains, the challenges of a Doctor volunteering there, and how she ends up bonding with the people she works with and finds a purpose in life. It wakes you up to the realities of life in the Himalayas, disconnected from the cities, where a specialty hospital is far away, and accessing it is a challenge in itself. How on earth a Doctor with the highest ethics should do her duty? And even if she does it, is it worth it? 

The story is dark. It makes the reader think hard. It carves a niche of its own. So, if you are looking for a fairy-tale love story that takes you to a dream and paints a rosy picture, this book may not be for you. But if you are someone who is looking for an unconventional and mature story that not just entertains but educates and makes you ponder on some real issues- this is a must-read! Note: This book holds a special place as it's a different feeling to read a novel by a known author. And the one who has been your mentor in understanding the wisdom of life!