Touch and Go: Slices of life that inspire and teach
- ISBN-10
- ISBN-13
- 9798890269713
- Series
- Touch and Go
- Category
- Literary Collections
- Pages
- 227
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2023-07-19
- Publisher
- Notion Press
- Author
- Gayatri Athreyan
Description
Do you recall any trivial incident that stayed in your mind, and left lingering memories? Did you ever feel that a chance encounter gave you a fresh perspective on something? Have you come across strangers or acquaintances in your life who made a lasting impression? If yes, then you will relate to this book. A collection of heart-warming stories and anecdotes from everyday life that serves to emphasize basic human values. Each story in this book is a personal experience that embodies a valuable lesson for life. The anecdotes are varied and cover a range of topics and people from all walks of life. Some stories are slices of normal, everyday life, some are laced with subtle humor, while some are poignant and tug at your heartstrings - but all of them are insightful and inspiring.
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