Saturday, August 29, 2009

I Am Another YOU - The Visual Treat



Hey guys,
Here's the book promo you all were waiting for! It will be played throughout the country's bookstores before all my Book Reading sessions which will officially kick off from 30th August.

Beginning the 360 degree book reading spree, I am off to the South for the first action packed book reading event to be held at Odyssey,Adyar.

So, for all you guys who won't be there to experience this book reading with a difference, sit back and enjoy this exhilarating visual feast for now :-)

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The August Rush



This August has been by far the most magical August of my life!

Giving you all a quick recap on what’s happened in the past three weeks of the book release-

My book was out on the 1st. It’s in the front rack of all the book stores and to my good karma, the books have been moving from the shelf. Have got some great, rather humbling reviews from readers..

Received an amazing review in Sunday Times in the first week after the I Am Another YOU was out.. Was the Quick Pick recommendation by Mid Day in the second.. And the third ended with a two page great feature carried by Mumbai Mirror this Sunday.. And from what I can sense this is just the beginning.. There’s more to come. It’s really divinity in action somewhere!!!

Also, in this dry-dry-wet-dry spell, there has been a downpour of congratulation smses, appreciation calls and admiration emails via all the verbal and non-verbal means of communication possible. And this overwhelming response has truly been humbling.

With gratitude in my heart, I thank the entire universe for making this possible. And as a vote of my thanks, what I now intend to do is to publish few of these many reader feedbacks on a daily basis on the blog.

So, setting the ball rolling, here are the first few –

Have you ever heard of a book attracting a person? This is what happened when I bought your book from the Oxford bookshop in Churchgate last Saturday. I was on a short visit to Mumbai and went to the bookshop to pick few books. As I was about to leave, I chanced to pick your book among " New Arrivals" and felt compelled to buy it though to bookshop guys were not able to tell much except saying that this is a new book we recently received. On reaching home I started reading the book and found your story absolutely fascinating. Hats off to you for your honesty and engaging style. Your book is surely going to inspire a lot of people!
Sharad

This is a wonderful book priya..simply loved it..when's your next one coming out;-)
Mihita

Hi Priya, just finished your book..it's awesome..i just couldn't put it down..i gifted one to my best friend as well..also i want to add that you are one helluva superwoman i know..and i am glad i came across you..thank you!
Kshitij M.

OMG Priya are you for real?!Cause if you are then i want to meet you.Your book has changed my life completely.I was going through personal hell when i bought your book and now my perception towards life has changed completely.May God bless you with all the happiness in the world!!
Love,Ayesha

Fantastic book Priya! I don't know whether you remember but, I had attended one of your workshops last year when I so wished to capture all that you said somewhere. Now, with 'I Am Another You' I can do that. Honestly, your book is better than anything I have come across. It is simply mindblowing!
Cheers,Kapil

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Thank You All !!

Dear all,
I know this post has been due and I have never been so busy. It’s been just a week since ‘I Am Another YOU’ has released and the kind of reviews I am receiving are simply out of this world! The entire journey since its conception till its completion has been an enchanting roller coaster ride for me and all those involved with this book.

First and foremost, I would love to thank all of you who have virtually journeyed with me through ‘I Am Another YOU’. It’s incredible to know how this book has awoken many to their true selves and in some way or the other healed the unattended wounds. Every comment that I have read and every feedback that I have received has only humbled me more to work harder towards serving my purpose here.

Now, replying to all the comments you all have left behind –

Priyanka, there is only one word that came from my mouth when I read your comment – WOW. And picking up from what you wrote, if, I am the master and I am the slave, then, I will always choose to be the master. The point is- we Always have ‘the choice’ to be the master– we overlook it by underestimating ourselves and land up choosing the slave for us. You truly are another me.

Sohin, you have been a great support. I am glad you liked the book because you don’t look like the one who will settle for anything less than the BEST:-) And I would like to also tell you that your involvement in this book and dedication towards taking it to the next level has, too, been nothing less than THE BEST. Winners always Stand Apart.

Ashish, my God, you actually read my book and you call yourself a non-reader! Just like you when I came towards the end, my hands were trembling, but, I couldn’t stop writing. And that’s exactly what happens when you put in your mind, body, heart and soul to achieve a particular goal. And ‘I Am Another YOU’ is just the exact outcome you get – the impact of which spreads like sunshine. And to answer your question about when is my next book releasing, I will say - let this sun shine for now, it will shine tomorrow as well – brighter than today, reaching farther than today.. God Bless.

Leslieann, my dearest, you are simply Amazing. Your words of encouragement and appreciation will always be valued. And true to what you said, the only place where all wrongs can be ‘rightened’ is within us. And people who find their true inner self will look no further. For the plant to grow and fruit, the ‘right’ amount of water, sunlight and nourishment is needed.

Aarti, I don’t know how to react when you say the book was so involving that you didn’t even realize the phone ringing( you know what I mean ;-) For the person that I know you are, I can proudly say that you have added so much value to my life. I love the way you have summed up everything with brevity and precision – so much like you. May you always dope on hope. Power to all.