Review by Dr. Vandita Dharni for A Road Travelled written by Author Brenda Mohammed

I am very pleased to advise that Amazon has published A ROAD TRAVELLED in both Kindle and Paperback.
Here are all the links:
Amazon Paperback CLICK HERE
Amazon Kindle CLICK HERE
Kobo CLICK HERE
Barnes and Noble CLICK HERE
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Apple CLICK HERE
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I also want to share with you the Book Review by Dr. Vandita Dharni.
THANK YOU, Dr.Vandita Dharni
The book, ‘A Road Travelled’ has been written by the prolific author Brenda Mohammed who has earlier authored 24 books.
It portrays a mélange of emotions keeping various themes in focus: primarily love, love’s woes, travel, and effects on life due to lockdown during the pandemic.
She is an avid reader herself and a true wordsmith with a penchant for words.
She has etched her poems very soulfully with a distinctive style and panache.
Her poem, ‘A Lover’s Dream is an endearing account of a lover envisioning the ideal woman of his dreams who is intelligent and is “forever a spark under his skin”.
She’s a perfect blend of beauty with brains.
The next poem, ’Evil Stalks the Land’ is a poignantly woven narrative that revolves around Joe, the perfect husband and father, ardent churchgoer, and a sincere man.
Yet when evil stalked the land,
“He fell prey to that life and sank very deep.
To climb out of it, the walls seem too steep.”
It reveals the uncertainty of life.
People fall prey to evil so easily especially if they are vulnerable.
A poem from her collection that really touches my heart is ‘Grass Is Not Greener’.
It is a realistic poem, a stark reminder to the readers not to harbour grudges against their loved ones but to forgive and forget the past.
Her advice is lucid and she is tenacious about adhering to her principles of burying the hatchet and letting bygones be bygones.
Her sound words of advice echo clearly when she says:
“Apologise quickly to your loved ones and make amends
Before illness or a disaster strikes and your life ends.”
Her poem ‘Lost in London’ is a reverie about her visit to London where she imagines seeing all the sights and sounds of the city only to find herself lost in the maze of the crowd.
The man who had promised to show her around never turns up.
She later realizes it’s only a dream and she feels relieved.
Another poem that recounts her experiences in London is the poem, ‘Walton Mariner’ where the poet mentions her memorable visit to that park, with picturesque views of swans, sunny treks, and the River Thames.
It ends on a note of nostalgia where she expresses her desire to revisit this land so close to her heart.
Another poem that revolves around a country is ‘Switzerland’ which she calls a country with panoramic landscapes, scenic beauty, and towering mountains with Alpine lakes and grassy valleys.
She particularly talks about her visit to the fountains, churches, and the iconic flower clock.
Two poems that stand out strikingly are the ones based on the lockdown,
‘Changing Times’ and ‘Life Was Beautiful’.
They showcase the author’s innate compassion and concern for people who are undergoing the trauma of being in lockdown mode.
She generates awareness among people about the impending dangers and how to combat this terrible pandemic. Her ultimate advice to her readers is to pray and ask God to intervene.
On the whole, this book is a reader’s delight and I wish Brenda all the very best for it!
Dr. Vandita Dharni