Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra

I have Always been a fan of Ruskin Bond books. Like all his other books this book is also simple yet touching, nostalgic, deep and as always - amazing. When I met Mr. Ruskin Bond 2 years back in Mansoori I asked him a question - "how can u convey all your thoughts with such simple words" and he smiled and said "because these are not my thoughts these are my feelings" :)

In this book the author talks about his semi-autobiographic experiences.Whether it is a thrilling escape from a place grasped in the clutches of the World War 2 or even his life after his fathers death, this book is emotional and shows the child authors view towards life and his way of handling it . It also includes the enthralling story'A flight of Pigeons' which talks about two foreign ladies experience while in custody of a notorious bandit.

After reading this book of short stories by Ruskin Bond which show his childhood, I really wanted to be a part of it! His writing style, as always, is humorous and vivid, which never fails to fascinate his readers.I picked up this book because I have shortage of time but I still want to read and the short stories perfectly satisfied my need to read :D

Ruskin Bond is the best nature writer. The way he personalises the nature and its bounties speak volumes of his creative genius. Not even a single time one feels bored or left out. The vivid flowers, green trees , mountainous grass and dew drops scintillating in the rising sun enchant and enthuse one and all. The natural musings blended by Ruskin Bond cater to the creative needs of a hungry,thirsty and avid reading community. I recommend such a beautiful work of creativity for all!!!!

"Of course, the days and nights are seemingly shorter than they need to be! They must be, otherwise why do we hurry so much and achieve so little, by the standards of the past..."You know the feeling of walking on wet grass with bare feet while wind caresses your hair, the feeling of sitting against a window and simply witnessing rain falling against it, the feeling of listening to a song on loop just because it's beats feel pleasant to your ears, have you ever found yourself simply smiling and being happy just for the fact that you exist and your presence made you happy, so simple yet so special? Reading this book brought with it all those feelings and a lot more. With every story I fell in love with Bond's writing a little more!'Our Trees Still Grow In Dehra' is a collection of sixteen fascinating and exciting short stories. These stories are drawn from Bond's own life. There are stories from his childhood to his adolescence, adulthood and his present life. The reader is introduced to many of his friends, family and many other people who Bond has met through the course of his life and who impacted him in ways more than one. Do I even need to say there's hills and small towns and valleys? The writing flows like poetry and the landscape is so potently visual that I could actually picturise it. All in all, this one is a beautiful book that you should read if you're looking for light and breezy reads and of course for the nostalgia!Ending this with Bond's words:'As I walked home last nightI saw a lone fox dancingIn the cold moonlight.I stood and watched-- thenTook the low road, knowingThe night was his by right.Sometimes, when words ring true,I'm like a lone fox dancingIn the morning dew.'

There is nothing beautiful then reading Ruskin Bond’s book and dwell yourself in the misty atmosphere, green hills and never-ending stories of various relationship. Take a minute and look at the book cover, doesn’t it reminding you of your village? Every one of us has a childhood tree which you still look forward to seeing when you go to your village, am I right?This book includes 16 short stories, which reprints various memories of the author from Dehradun, a capital city of Uttrakhand. He has weaved various human emotions with the quirky and beautiful meeting with different kind of people.As the time goes, we have to leave behind our childhood memories but yes we always have a dedicated corner in the heart which keeps it stored for forever!Soulful writing and story must read to everyone!

Delivery before time , thank you Amazon. Ruskin Bond is a very popular writer of our country. The good think is that you won't feel that you are reading stories in English just like reading in your mother tongue. These stories are based on his life incidents. Close to his and our heart. My favorite book is Blue umbrella and I find this book also very interesting.