Videotherapy and Other Stories
Book Description:
This small volume contains seven unique stories by Ashutosh Ghildiyal.
These stories can be categorized as satirical, psychological, existentialist and philosophical in their scope and breadth. In these stories, both humor and seriousness are intertwined, which is reflected in the bizarre situations and the kind of dialogues the characters get into. The uniqueness of these short stories does not lie in the plot or the storyline but in the narrative, the dialogues, the sequences that build up to make the individual stories.
Through their simple and minimalist narration, these stories manage to produce a distinct effect on the mind, by prompting the reader to think and feel in a way most of us are not accustomed to doing but which is in no way alien to our natural structure.
The language used is not flowery or very descriptive but is straightforward and direct with its own natural rhythm. The style is not copied from elsewhere and is not in any way an imitation of any previous trends. It manages to be simple, original and direct without being too experimental.
Short excerpt:
Videotherapy was a recent but revolutionary invention in the field of alternative healing and psychology. The name had connotations of hypnotherapy, faith healing and psychoanalysis. Not only did Videotherapy claim to heal physically but also psychologically and spiritually. It claimed to offer solutions to diverse problems ranging from fear to relationship problems to problems in business matters, psychological disorders, and any other problem that one might suggest. Within four years since its arrival on the scene, it had grown immensely in popularity. There were various Videotherapy centers all over the country. People from all over the world visited its centers. They were even planning to open some centers abroad. Many books had been written on the subject and it had featured on many television shows.
I said, "So, how long have you been working for them?"
"Four years."
"You must've been there from the beginning."
"You're quite right. It was born before my eyes," he said with a smile.
"That must've been thrilling. I'd like to know more about it."
"Sure, Bob. I'll tell you about it. I haven't told anybody as yet. It's been a secret. But I'll tell you as an old friend."
- From "Videotherapy"
Paperback book (Also available as e-book)
ISBN: 978-1-4357-2721-2
Price: $9.00 only!
Download: $5.00
Pages: 57 pages, Size: 5.83" x 8.26"
Videotherapy and Other Stories Copyright: © 2008 Ashutosh Ghildiyal
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Ashutosh Ghildiyal is a salaried professional based in Mumbai, India. He was born in Lucknow in 1984, where he completed his schooling. He completed his graduate studies in New Delhi and his post-graduate education in Mumbai. He is the author of "To Think or Not to Think and Other stories" (Book), blogs, various articles, and short stories.
Email: ashutoshghildiyal@hotmail.com
Blog: http://ashutosh-ghildiyal.blogspot.com
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