The Placebo Effect: I Think, Therefore It Exists by Vanaja Banagiri (English) Pa

Description: The Placebo Effect by Vanaja Banagiri Why do some people choose the untrodden path? Whats with the ones who choose to live on their own terms? What goes on in the minds and lives of non conformists? These are some questions The Placebo Effect attempts to address through various characters. Their existential dilemmas, their struggles with life, their own versions of truth - form the crux of the story that is characterised by a lingering staccato. When their lives intertwine, the consequence is an unpredictable roller coaster. Feisty Menakas surreal misadventures and haunting nightmares compel her to lead a chaotic life. In search of herself, she embarks on a journey of self discovery that reveals shocking truths about her persona. Vaidehi begins her life by toeing the line drawn by her family and society until she begins to feel claustrophobic. Her life seems perfect from the outside but within the facade is the age- old patriarchal formula of an Indian family. Prabhat is caring, sensitive and a sensible man whose understanding of life is very different from most Indian men. The reason could be his sexual orientation which is also different from most men. Yadagiri is much more refined than most educated men even though he is illiterate and a gardener by vocation. His sensitivity and respect for women are way ahead of the highly educated men. Rishi is a passive bystander who lets life happen to him. Very rarely does he take action to change his circumstances or rectify his mistakes until life throws one of it curves. Dev is the quintessential Indian man who `allows his wife to do what she wants. He believes aggression is the only route to command respect but what he gets in return is DEATH. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why do some people choose the untrodden path? Whats with the ones who choose to live on their own terms? What goes on in the minds and lives of non conformists? These are some questions The Placebo Effect attempts to address through various characters. Their existential dilemmas, their struggles with life, their own versions of truth - form the crux of the story that is characterised by a lingering staccato. When their lives intertwine, the consequence is an unpredictable roller coaster. Feisty Menakas surreal misadventures and haunting nightmares compel her to lead a chaotic life. In search of herself, she embarks on a journey of self discovery that reveals shocking truths about her persona. Vaidehi begins her life by toeing the line drawn by her family and society until she begins to feel claustrophobic. Her life seems perfect from the outside but within the facade is the age- old patriarchal formula of an Indian family. Prabhat is caring, sensitive and a sensible man whose understanding of life is very different from most Indian men. The reason could be his sexual orientation which is also different from most men. Yadagiri is much more refined than most educated men even though he is illiterate and a gardener by vocation. His sensitivity and respect for women are way ahead of the highly educated men. Rishi is a passive bystander who lets life happen to him. Very rarely does he take action to change his circumstances or rectify his mistakes until life throws one of it curves. Dev is the quintessential Indian man who `allows his wife to do what she wants. He believes aggression is the only route to command respect but what he gets in return is DEATH. Details ISBN1482837706 Author Vanaja Banagiri Pages 160 Publisher Partridge India Language English ISBN-10 1482837706 ISBN-13 9781482837704 Media Book Short Title PLACEBO EFFECT Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-10-30 Imprint Partridge India Subtitle I Think, Therefore It Exists Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Format Paperback UK Release Date 2014-10-30 AU Release Date 2014-10-30 NZ Release Date 2014-10-30 US Release Date 2014-10-30 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:87678300;

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