Silver Haze
Diagnosed with dementia and possible Alzheimer's, she faces the prospect of a steady decline in her mental functions. She starts writing down her story, writing down everything she knows while she still remembers it so that she can read it back when dementia makes her forget it all. She is elated that dementia cannot rob her of memories now because she has it all written down. It is a major victory for her as she tries to combat the onslaught of her disease. Her story has been re-written by her son to present this touching narrative straight from the heart. This fascinating and intriguing story spans a major part of the 20th century in North India and depicts the hurdles faced by an educated girl before and after marriage. It gives an unusual insight into India-that-was, reflecting the social mores of that time. A must read for everyone connected with India and for anyone who has a loved one suffering from dementia. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Pankaj Varma is an MSc (Hons School) in Physics. He started out as a Probationary Officer in State Bank of India and retired as a Deputy General Manager in a career spanning four decades. He now lives in Panchkula (Chandigarh) with his wife and his mother. He is a prolific writer and has written several books and training material for his bank as well as for other institutes. This is his first novel.