Giridhar Veeramaneni

Enjoy the Journey Giridhar Veeramaneni

Enjoy the journey is a collection of twenty-three, witty, humorous and thought provoking short stories. In these stories the central character does things based on impressions. As a result he faces situations with an undecided and wavy mind and runs into trouble. False impressions, imagined fear, petty temptations and confused mind are the causes behind most of his problems. They are the hurdles that block him from being true to himself. But, through the funny experiences in these stories, he discovers the difference between truth and impression. In the end he realizes the importance of having an open mind and the need for observation, study and understanding before doing anything. These engaging and entertaining stories also deal with the differences between eastern and western worlds...like clash of culture and tradition, and philosophical outlook. The reader will get an in-depth look at eastern philosophy and finer details of culture. One of the stories, Arranged Marriage, exposes the mechanism of marriage system in India. Through this story, know what you have always wanted to know about an arranged marriage. This book will make you laugh, cry and think. Besides being funny and entertaining, these stories are an amalgam of morals, spirituality and philosophy. They emphasize the need for self-realization, strong character and clear thinking. To enjoy the journey of life, do not allow false impressions, prejudice and petty temptations to interrupt your flow.