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Took a while for me to understand what’s going on. I don’t know if its going to let me feel better after I do this. But what the heck? …I can give it a try.

I was tagged by Scanman in his post A literary tag.

One book that changed my life?

Years ago when I was a student of Science, Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes taught me that Science does not have the answers to everything in life. This book changed my perception of medical science. In India it is available online only at Firstandsecond.

One book I have read more than once?

Without any doubt the entire Sherlock Holmes collection by Arthur Conan Doyle. The fact that the great detective was based on Dr Joseph Bell, made it more attractive to me. I would never tire of reading any Sherlock Holmes mystery.

One book I would want on a desert island?

Can’t think of any!

One book that made me laugh?

I remember the Asterix comics. They were outrightly hilarious. As a child I loved the fisticuffs and the cool way Obelisk bashed up the Romans. When I grew up to understand the funny names and the hidden puns, it made for even better reading. Hey I think I could do with Asterix and Tintin to keep me company on a lonely island!

One book that made me cry?

I think Tuesdays with Morrie was very warm and moving.

One book that I wish had been written?

Rang De Basanti was a hit Hindi movie in 2006. I thought the idea of interspersing the revolutionaries of our freedom struggle with the 6 young people from today’s fun-crazy youth was very interesting. It would have made a great book.

One book I wish had never been written?

Personally I think everyone has and should have the freedom to write and express himself. I really can’t come up with one but maybe …if I think hard!

One book I am currently reading?

Maximum City by Suketu Mehta. Bombay is one city I have never visited but have always admired from a distance. I could not appreciate the author’s style of writing but the book gives an interesting account of events among the vast people of this magnificient city.

One book I have been meaning to read?

Surely You’re Joking by Richard Feynman. Ever since my Physics teacher mentioned it in his class some 15 years ago, I have been wanting to read it. I have come across the book several times in bookstores but have never mustered the courage to pick it up! I wonder why??

Whom to tag now?

1. Dr Vishaal Bhat in Medical Ramblings has caught my eye for quite some time now.
2. I seem to like the name manduka (The Frog)
3. I have been visiting Just a little something by Anita Bora at times.
4. A poet’s home in A Walk in the clouds by Megha
5. Interfer-on, a friend of mine who has gone missing after his marriage. Hope to draw him out to post more at his blog Islets of Longer Horns.

Ok fellas now its your turn.

Tags: Books, Tagging