Lives Not Lived Book
Lives Not Lived Book talks about child marriage, abuse, and courage. It’s a story about all the innocent children who could not protect themselves. It’s a journey of women who always lived in silence. It’s a silent journey we all go through or see around us.
Haree, a young girl was married off when she was 16. She always lived a simple life. She had accepted the anger that her father had for her mother for giving birth to only girls the way women lived and were treated, everything was acceptable to her. She had no desire of any kind until she married Ram.
About the Author – Monika Bhati
- Monika Bhatti was born and raised in a small village in Delhi. Her father was a farmer and her mother is a housewife. Monika was fortunate that she was raised in a large family of aunts, and cousins which helped her to understand their inner worlds.
- She did her graduation in Literature from Delhi university where she fall in love with stories. Later on, she completed her master’s in Computer application and currently working in an IT company.
- Her love for stories never faded. Though she is a software engineer, she always wanted to become a writer. This is her debut novel which talks about women’s suppression and child abuse. In her words, Her childhood plays an important part in this story. Her surrounding is what shaped it.
- This book is her way to educate people about this topic. And how important it is to be kind towards others. Be it, Men or Women. Be it a girl or boy child. No human on this earth deserves such violence. This book is her attempt to spread the message of kindness and love.