tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214176792012-04-12T22:16:48.617ZMosilagerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08293536314807508468noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21417679.post-39779070709134163092010-11-13T03:06:00.000Z2010-11-13T03:06:09.138ZMy almost-Mallu-Indo-Zambian-Canadian buddy <a href="http://www.nshima.com/">Melvin Durai</a> just published his book. It's called <a href="http://www.nshima.com/2010/08/bookstores.html">Bala takes the plunge</a>. I was pleasantly surprised to find an autographed copy in the snail-mail (Zikomo) and got fired up enough to restart blogging by writing a review.<br /><br />If you like Melvin's article writing style then buy the book. He's kept it true to form with the witty puns and the humorous description of everyday events. It has a short article/blog feel about it and is a light and refreshing read. Of course, the serious issues of migration and loneliness, independence and coming-of-age, and finding a place to call home are just below the surface and come up for air occasionally.<br /><br />Well I've kept it short, but here's shorter. I love the book. Hope Melvin's working on his second one.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/21417679-3977907070913416309?l=ranjitwarrier.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mosilagerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08293536314807508468noreply@blogger.com1