Kissing the Frogs For a While by Pawan Tarawade

First and foremost, it takes a lot of courage to write and get a book published. Kudos to Pawan Tarawade for that!

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! That is what that kills everyone, well, almost everyone! It starts when we finish our class X, and we struggle with decisions forever (Math vs Biology, Computer Engg vs Mechanical Engg, this job vs that and love vs arranged marriage) - sometimes these struggles are associated with dilemma, anger & pain - especially when we are about to enter "THE SIGNIFICANT" phase. Pawan has done a commendable job in portraying this through Ayesha's story. Anything that is first is a special one - whether it is first job, first salary, first love, first kiss etc., As Ayesha goes through an emotional rollercoaster - feeling the pressure to choose her life partner, at the same time not wanting it to be an arranged one and unable to forget Piyush, Pawan reminds us of things that most of us feel or have felt. One would never have imagined that matrimony websites would have such a huge role to play for this generation. Pawan has nicely used that to his advantage for this book.

Ayesha's character is superbly depicted that we feel is our friendly neighbor. Pawan makes us feel jealous as she enjoys her life and lives it to the fullest. Ayesha, Naveen, Piyush - they three fill this short book and our mind too. I am a member of a Toastmasters club and this is what one of our senior most members tell us frequently: "Add humour whatever be the topic, and whatever be the context! That will help you keep your audience intact throughout your talk.". Pawan has done a good job of mixing humour as and when needed, throughout this book. Never at a point did I feel a slowdown - it keep you engaged and guessing what will be the end -who will Ayesha choose.

In summary, a short and sweet story portraying the current social expectations on marriage and the pressure that the current generations undergo before it can decide one of arranged or love marriages! I will be surely looking out for Pawan's next one too!

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