My Thoughts On "Lives Not Lived"

 

Book: Lives Not Lived

Author: Monica Bhatti

        This is a book that left me speechless and traumatized, I don't know what else to say about this.    

        This is a story about Haree and Naina, both who live in a mans world. Where they are nothing but a commodity, an easy target to have opinions about and make decisions for. This story is a mix of suffering, pain, abuse, marriage an an young age, and a lot more stuff which will make your skin crawl. 

         But it is realistic and has an edge which will tug at your heartstrings. Naina being a typical girl born and raised in a protective household, is in college and has to navigate this new freedom she is experiencing, while Haree who is a child bride who has found solace in her husband has to go through something that had me shocked and scared for her life. This hit too close considering the story is in Indian household.

        Give this book a read to understand how some decisions can drastically change our lives and how someone completely unrelated can make or break our life.


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