Books

STORIES WE DO NOT TELL

Silence, Stigma and Mental Health

Stories We Do Not Tell is a powerful exploration of the silent struggles that shape millions of lives yet remain largely unspoken.

Through deeply personal stories, lived experiences, and conversations with survivors, carers, and mental health professionals, Geeta L (Lal) Sahai explores the realities of depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,...

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The Silent Symphony: Echoes of Love in the Shadow of Fading Memory

“Love isn’t about the memories we create; it’s about the moments we stand by each other.”

The Silent Symphony
is a hauntingly beautiful glimpse into the lives of people struggling with one of the most relentless monsters—memory loss. It is a story of Alzheimer’s leftover – caregivers. Through deeply emotional and evocative storytelling, this...

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Music, Mind and Soul: Interviews with Hindustani classical musicians

Music, Mind and Soul is a compilation of interviews with Hindustani classical musicians. It delves into their ideas about music-making, their creative journeys, inspirations and struggles, inner lives and outer worlds. Featuring twelve legendary maestros of North Indian classical music, the first volume in this series is an exciting journey into...

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Once is Not Enough: Stories on love, passion, desire, family and loss

The characters in this romantic short story collection brush aside the niceties of life and unravel the feminine ambition, desire, passion, love and longing.

Eight months had passed, and I was now in a love triangle—my husband and Surr included. I would disappear every Thursday to be with Surr in his beautiful nest. I would give numerous excuses...

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When Goodbye Begins: life takes over

In When Goodbye Begins, author-filmmaker, actively involved in mental health advocacy Geeta Lal Sahai rips apart the stereotypical existence. These five stories are about failed aspirations, malfunctioned relationships, infidelity, betrayal, hopelessness, and dark lanes of memories. There is pathos, feelings, inner conflict and stoic acceptance....

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