Confessions of a Book Lover by Ruskin Bond (Hardcover)

Description

“Confessions of a Book Lover” is a delightful essay by Ruskin Bond, a prolific Indian author known for his works for children and young adults. In this essay, Bond shares his love for books and reading and describes how they have influenced his life and career.

Bond begins by admitting that he has always been a book lover, even from a very young age. He fondly recalls the time when he was six years old and was gifted a book of fairy tales by his father, which sparked his interest in reading. From that moment on, Bond says, books have been his constant companions.

Bond goes on to describe how books have helped him in different stages of his life. He talks about how reading about faraway places and exotic cultures sparked his wanderlust and inspired him to travel and explore the world. He also shares how reading about different professions and careers helped him to decide what he wanted to do with his life.