Introduction
No matter how many books we read of Ruskin Bond’s, we need more of them. Don’t we?
So, here we have four beautifully illustrated books, which are memoirs written by Ruskin Bond.
The four-book in series are memories of Ruskin Bond’s from his childhood. Know his amazing experience with his father, family, friends, school, hobbies, initial days of his career and many more. These books are a complete pleasure to read.
The illustration by Mihir Joglekar is amazing and makes you emotionally connect to the writing. Both the artists have made the books a gem to read. Check out the following four titles of his memoirs and its review.
1. Looking for the Rainbow
The book “Looking For The Rainbow- my years with daddy” was published in the year 2017. In this memoir, Ruskin Bond reminisce about the years with his father.
Mr. Bond expresses how important his father’s words are for him. It amazes a reader to notice that the book written in his 80s, still has the feeling of a nine-year-old boy. The description of his schools, his teachers, the hobbies he shared with his father and the love and connection he has for his father, engulfs a reader with emotions.
2. Till the Clouds Roll by
The second book- “Till the Clouds Roll By- Beginning again“, is the sequel of the first book- “Looking for the Rainbow”.
After the loss of his father and only best friend, young Bond has no other choice than to stay with his mother and stepfather, during his winter vacation.
The author finds his own corner and pleasure in reading books. He explores Dehradun, accompanies his cook to market and makes some friends and in author’s words- “I had made an odd mixture of friends”.
3. Coming Round the Mountains
The third book in Ruskin Bond’s memoir is “Coming Round the Mountain- In the year of Independence”. In this book, Ruskin Bond speaks about the days at his boarding school- Bishop Cotton, in Shimla.
He tells us how things were in those days. The mischievous activities he did with his friends, the books he read and the habits he has, the baffling situation and the sudden change in the school at the year of Independence are all amazing encounters into Ruskin Bond’s life.
4. A Song of India
School days are over for Mr Bond. He is sixteen and is certain to be a writer in his life, but the journey is not easy.
In his book “A song of India- The year I went away” he tells us about his initial days of his career and reflects his joy on his first earning. Owning his own room, falling in love with his friend’s sister, being a tutor for the first time, his trip to Rishikesh, and emotion of distress while leaving India are all expressed very well in this book.
Every little thing described in this memoir is an enthralling experience not only for the author but also for the readers.
About Books
- The books are published by Puffin book- Penguin Random House.
- Illustrated by Mihir Joglekar.
- These are easy and short reads for all ages.
- The books are available in hardcover and as an ebook in kindle edition, A song of India is available only in hardcover, the kindle edition is not yet released.
As you read these book, you could completely connect with the feeling of a young Ruskin which he expresses in his 80s. You must pick these books. You will definitely have a good time reading these books.
