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'Awaken the Durga Within' by Usha Narayanan ~ Review

Awaken the Durga Within

by

Usha Narayanan




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Awaken the Durga Within is a handy, easy-to-follow guide to help every woman assert themselves at home and work and reclaim their life. As a woman in a patriarchal country like India, they are often held back by family or society; and even education or employment does little to help improve their status.

Bringing in the lesser-known and exciting stories about goddesses from the Hindu mythology, Awaken the Durga Within puts forward practical solutions that can be implemented immediately, without compromising on values and principles. These stories will help invoke the ‘Shakti’ within every woman so as to transform their minds and transcend their limits. Identify the fears holding you back and discover a pithy, three-step process to help you take control of your life and garner respect. Make choices that are right for you and experience the rewards. Discover the true spirit of feminism wherein women are given the same rights, power, and opportunities as men.


REVIEW



Usha Narayanan has done it again. She has presented to the world a masterpiece of a book in ‘Awaken the Durga Within’.

Disclaimer: This is not a book on mythology as are most others by the author. This is not a self-help book either. It is rather a beautiful, impressive, effective, and a brilliant mix of the two.

Who would have thought of taking little stories from Indian mythology, and using them to offer practical solutions and suggestions to invoke the eternal ‘Shakti’ present inside every woman? Only an author of a caliber of Ms. Narayanan could think of doing something like this and end up doing it with élan.

This book is a must-read by every woman, not only those living in a patriarchal society like India, but the entire world. I am of the strong belief that a book like ‘Awaken the Durga Within’ was the need of the hour, given the growing gender imbalance. It sensitizes us on the rough hand that women are often dealt with in not only the professional world but also personal life, besides giving easy-to-follow suggestions to fight the divide.

Congratulations, Usha Narayanan, and a huge thank you, for writing this book!

I give ‘Awaken the Durga Within’ a full 5 stars.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR



Usha Narayanan had a successful career in advertising and media before becoming a full-time writer. She was creative director in advertising agencies like RK Swamy/BBDO, one of India’s top ten, and in Radio City 91.1 FM. She managed corporate communications and CSR activities in Scope International, Standard Chartered Bank. Usha loves to travel and reads everything from thrillers to romances to the puranas.



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