Reminisces and the After Effects..

Deccan Chronicle's Party Whirl


044 Explocity

In the Alwarpet and Nungai Times

Hello folks..Here's the first reader feedback from Dubai:-)

Dear Priya,

Let me take this chance to introduce myself. My name is Rashmi Kalwani, and I am writing to you from Dubai. I have recently been ‘inspired’ to get in touch with you regarding an interesting business proposal. But before I explain that let me tell you that I have had the good fortune to read your mesmerizing book – I AM ANOTHER YOU! I have been truly motivated & inspired by your book and more so by your beautiful & profound experiences! I think it would be of great value to share this experience & knowledge with people in this part of the world!

Last week, a dear friend of mine – Roshni – gave me your book to read. Needless to say I finished it in a few hours and was deeply touched by your life experiences and your wonderful writing.

Thank You,
One Love,
Rashmi

Fire Within - A Journey in Search of the Self

I Am Another YOU is a meditation on the power of human beings to transform themselves, if they so desire, and the testimony to the triumph of the human spirit against life-altering odds. - The Asian Age

Hello Everybody.

Packing my suitcases again..Off to London this time..But, before I leave there's so much that I got to share with you guys..

So, here I go pulling all the strings together..

'I Am Another YOU' has been all over the South post my book reading event:-)
Received so many feedback mails from readers that my mailbox almost crashed:-) On the last count replied to over 500 emails..with one sore thumb, the process is still on;-)
And one GREAT piece of news that I couldn't await sharing with you folks was that 'I Am Another YOU' received a Go Ahead to be sold in UAE.. With that, we go International!!

I am off to London for a week..Will keep you all posted as and when I can..

Take care. And enjoy the reader reviews:-)


Dear Priya,
Many of my evenings are spent at Crossword browsing through books and magazines. Two weeks ago I chanced upon your book "I am another you". I was intrigued to say in the least because I found your name seriously popping in my consciousness..
Well to cut the chase I read the book in two sittings- I needed time to experience the rituals, process and the learnings.I loved the book and to have been privy to those rituals and shamans is truly sacred.I was left wondering about the other 7 rituals that were not mentioned!Congratulations, once again and be blessed in whatever you do!
Warm Regards,Sudeshna

Hi Priya,
I read the book and could not put it down - i read it one straight sitting - And I really did feel like I was a part of the rituals with you - I truly felt the I am another you part because - everything that u mentioned in as your desires , dreams and the feeling lost part - I've felt them exactly the same way - Maybe i was meant to read the book now..
Cheers
Satyen

Hi Priya,
I have completed your book I Am Another You. I have recommended that book to at least 10 of my friends.
Your book helped me a lot personally. I have the same prayer as yours “to be a billionaire” and I actually realized the truth in the words mentioned by Kahuna.
From the day I met you every day has been learning. I am waiting to connect to the spiritual leader.
Shripriya

Hi,yesterday at Pune I picked up the book late evening from Crossword and had been reading during journey today morning with the thought that on returning office I should send Mail to you about the first impressions after reading about 35 pages.
It’s just fascinating and beautiful. While reading one can so easily visualize too and trust me I was feeling the heat of Sweat Lodge and then froze too in the freezing water.
You are amazing and I am in the flow and shall wait to see when do I get a chance to interact with you. Congratulations! It’s a beautiful book to be read again and again!
For now,I have completed the Spiritual Walk along with you and Martin - An amazing adventure in to the realms of Soul.
Thank you for your fantastic insights. One can't read without being there with you. Reader doesn't have a choice - either be with you or remain where you are.
Thanks & Regards, Ramesh Sood

Rumba Nandriya Chennai!!

Hush. Finally fooled time to sneak out and update you guys! I almost surpassed the 'due' date i guess;-)
Oh, the good Lord Almighty knows that I have been living out of my suitcases for a week now. Workshops, book readings, media interviews et al.. Quite some week I tell you..
Anyways, the seeds of yesterday ripe another fruitful day.. Hope you all enjoyed the book promotional A/V.. The book reading in the South was one rocking event. Met amazing people, had a one-on-one with the media and received some ravishing reviews from one and all. My humble Thank Yous to one and all.

Now, as I promised here is one of the readers' mail that touched my heart -

Hi Priya,
I wanted to write to you since long, but, I think everything has its time. Maybe this is the right time, because I have an opportunity to thank you for writing " I am another you".
When I googled for you, to my surprise I found that you have written a book. I had decided that I want to read this book. I finished the book in 5 days, unlike otherwise when it takes almost a month to finish a book. I usually devote less than an hour for reading but I was so hooked on to your book that I would stay awake till 2 o'clock in the night to finish a chapter. I have been recommending your book to everyone and I pray that it becomes the National Best Seller...and then ofcourse International Best Seller!
Thank you for the experiences that you have lessoned for us. Thank you for sharing those experiences, I can imagine how difficult it would have been to reveal all. Thank you Priya for writing this book. I pray that you get a chance to publish it internationally as well. I pray that your book makes it to the International best sellers list. It will touch soooo many lives..
-Uma B.

ps - For all of you who didn't understand the title, it says Thanks A Lot Chennai;-)

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 :-)

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

The Sunday Times Book Review..Check it out!!

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.