THE ART OF CONVERSATION-- by-- Khurshed Dordi

                      The Art of Conversation 

                          by Khurshed Dordi 

In an era of fleeting attention spans and digital noise, The author argues that real-life communication which is rich in curiosity, presence and meaning is one of the most valuable skills. 

Drawing from 30 + years of experience in global banking and leadership roles the author brings a boardroom sensibility and teaches us the art of conversation and how to elevate our communication skills in a way that can influence outcomes, and help us to connect with anyone with practical communication techniques for both personal and professional success

The book gives the reader the wisdom through practical techniques and a mindset shift to stop viewing conversation as mere information exchange, and instead treat it as connection-creation.

The practical focus of the book is something that I really liked It doesn't stay in a superficial preachy territory but gives a straightforward emphasis on its purpose and knowledge. For example, there’s a strong emphasis on the “power of the question” as a tool to deepen connection. 

With so many interactions now digital, and people being more present in the virtual world than the real world the book’s focus on dialogue exchange hits a chord.  

 Although based in the Indian context (many examples lean toward Westernised settings. Some readers in more informal grassroots settings may want more locally grounded stories.

This book is really useful if you are someone who gets coldfeet in meetings, networking events, client-calls or talks and feel that your words often don’t land as hoped, this book gives you a toolkit to sharpen that also gives guidance about personal conversations not just professional ones.This book would help in carrying conversations in a way that would building trust, teams and influence.

-𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐆𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒- 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐟𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧

               𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐆𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 

                       - 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐟𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧-

⛩️Make the quiet eeriness of halloween night more intricate by delving into this book that offers 40 paranormal tales of Japanese folklore the kind that gives the perfect blend of beauty and terror. This collection gathers the haunting tales that I absolutely love to read.

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⛩️This collection brings together 40 of Hearn’s most evocative tales The stories range from vengeful spirits, kingdom of valour and tragic love beyond the grave to eerie encounters with supernatural creatures that were popular and widely known figures of Japanese folklores and other restless entities.

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⛩️Each story carries its own quiet, creeping sense of dread. But unlike Western ghost stories that often rely on jumpscares or horror, these stories create a bone chilling scenarios and evoke unease through melancholy, tragedy, and a deep respect for the spiritual world. The ghosts here are not merely frightening they are often lost in the hands of fate, tragic, or bound by moral lessons and wisdom haunted by a memory, love, or the weight of unfinished karma.

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⛩️This book is a collection of tales that are short, poetic, and steeped in the unique rhythm of Japanese folklore of different supernatural entities and their presence and sinister shadows lurking over the lives of ordinary people like us and ultimately leading to a mind blogging catastrophe.

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⛩️Honestly being too much invested in horror movies and books always, I have become immune to these but still I would say the stories through the slow burn narrative style, the storylines were simple and have created a picturesque of an eerie atmosphere that I really enjoyed reading and coming to the writing style it was simple and good which can be easily comprehensible by everyone.

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⛩️Overall it was an enjoyable book and would recommend to readers who love folktales and enjoy reading horror stories and also to short stories or classic literature lovers. A hot cup of black coffee on a lonely and gloomy night and this book: a companion for your solitude

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Ratings: 4.5🌟

𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀𝐇'𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄-- 𝐛𝐲 --𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤

                  𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀𝐇'𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 

                                    𝐛𝐲 

                             𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤

🦚This is a short middle‑grade story that has been wrapped with important knowledge about wildlife and follows a 12‑year‑old Hannah Stewart from Australia’s Blue Mountains.

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🦚This book starts with Hannah encountering an injured orphaned kangaroo joey named her Summer and tried to take care of her but it backfired because she was not aware of how to take care of a joey properly and makes mistakes that could have cost them it's life but thankfully they informed the wildlife conservation team who rescued it and there after Hannah accompanied them in taking care of the animals and becomes passionate about wildlife conservation.

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🦚Through her experiences with the licensed wildlife carers couple, she learns about key threats like habitat loss, overheating, and entanglement. She also takes hands‑on actions like building possum boxes, cleaning their litters, planting, and advocating humane responses when encountering injured wildlife.

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🦚Each chapter presents a distinct, relatable situation such as checking a marsupial pouch or rescuing a bat that blends emotion, action, and practical guidance . The tone strikes a lovely balance and engaging easily comprehensible without being too simplistic, weaving in enough details to spark curiosity.

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🦚The narrative repeatedly reinforces that “every small action can make a big difference,” from simple everyday acts to collaborative projects like tree planting or wildlife box building. Hannah’s story teaches us about awareness and empathy and how caring, informed responses can benefit both animals and ecosystems. She emphasizes that wildlife belong in their natural habitats, not as pets. Its blend of real-life scenarios, tangible conservation tips, and a relatable young protagonist makes it a powerful tool for nurturing empathy, curiosity, and action

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆--𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐣𝐞𝐞--

      𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆

                    --𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐣𝐞𝐞--

🌼The Sanyasi Who Became a King is a non-fiction that throws light on one of the most mysterious and complex cases of the Bawal Raja's story where the reappearance of Ramendra Narayan Roy presumed dead in 1909, yet reemerging 12 years later as an ash-covered sanyasi which then followed the sets the narrative of questions written with in depth research and engaging writing style with historical insight, and personal. Easy navigating and comprehensive approach to a complex and layered historical event while balancing historical accuracy along with creating a compelling narrative.

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🌼This book throws light on the very complex and discussed case of Bawal Raja, where the price of Bawal of years of going missing allegedly comes back as a sanyasi and now it is the question for everyone whether he was an imposter or really the Prince of Bhawal along with three strongly portrayed women- Jyotirmayee Devi, Sarajubala Devi and Bibhatibati Devi.

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🌼Bibhatibati Devi put up the strong front of being the chief opposition and the British colonial state quietly working to contest his claim which thereafter resulted a long process of court trial in order to prove the plaintiff's true identity also without Sarajubala Devi's financial help he would not have been able to afford to fight and appeal in the high court and if Jyotirmayee Devi hadn't believed him to be her brother and gone ahead with her conviction the case wouldn't have gained momentum.

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🌼The story is well written which doesn't feel too bookish yet is done with immersive research and upholds the legal fiasco. Themes of power, betrayal, love, and legacy are woven effectively, especially in the character of Bibhabati, whose doubts add emotional gravitas of this colonial-era legal drama. Overall a thrilling account of a true story that would recommend to history buffs, lovers of real mysteries packed with emotional depth, identity crises and power struggles.

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