“On the open road
there are no strangers. You share the same sky, the same mountain, the same sunshine and shade. On the open road we
are all brothers.”
These are the words of wisdom written by the India’s beloved
writer, Ruskin Bond who turned 88 this May 19th. He needs no greater
introduction. His books speak volumes of his contribution to the world of
Literature.
His soulful writings always inspired people around the globe
and in his career spanning 72 years he made the best use of his pen. He is the
grand man of letters and his skill in weaving enthralling stories and poems is matchless.
Let us go through the few finest qualities of the writer:
Visual Writer:
Ruskin Bond‘s works were of different genres. His earlier
works included fiction, short stories and novels. Essays and short stories are
his favourite genres. He considered himself as a “Visual writer’’ because for
short stories, he first imagines it like a film and then notes it down. His
power of imagination is extraordinary and he brings to life the mountainous
region of the Landour before the eyes of the readers.
Nature Lover:
Ruskin Bond’s love for nature can be felt in each and every
description he gives concerning the surroundings and its greenery. A nature
lover alone can cover the life’s beauties so intricately. He holds a rare
prowess to imprison the beauty of nature in words. He is a naturalistic writer
par excellence.
Encourages Reading:
Ruskin Bond being a writer always encourages reading. He
wants everyone to cultivate the habit of reading and have a love bond with
books. In his works he once said I Quote “Our first books have a strong and
lasting influence on our thinking and the way we look at life.”
Instils positivity:
His works are no doubt a full pack of positivity and this
makes the readers to love and enjoy his writings, thereby it fills them with
hope and encouragement. His ultra- fine words are here to read:
“To be able to laugh and to be merciful are the only things
that make man better than the beast.”
Best children’s writer:
Ruskin Bond is regarded as the best Children’s writer
because of his approach towards children in his books. His first Children’s book
ANGRY RIVER is toned down on a publisher’s request for a children’s story. On writing for children, He said, I quote, "I
had a pretty lonely childhood and it helps me to understand a child
better." Ruskin Bond wrote more than 50 books for children. Start gifting
your children the books of Ruskin Bond and there are high chances that they
never quit the habit of reading.
These are the few drops about the ocean called Ruskin Bond who freely quenches the thirst of the readers irrespective of their age. Reading his works definitely brings in the readers the idea to look up and love nature and at the same time to preserve and protect the same.
Those
who read at least a book of Ruskin Bond will surely understand his bond with
his readers and he never disappoints them. Having around us such a wonderful
writer is undeniably a boon.
Reading
and writing about him instils in us a contagious energy and it is a tribute to
him who has gifted and shared with us a vast expanse of his life. He words of
appreciation for book readers and the joy of reading can be understood from his
admirable words:
“Book readers are special people, and they
will always turn to books as the ultimate pleasure. Those who do not read are
the unfortunate ones. There is nothing wrong with them; but they are missing
out on one of life’s compensations and rewards. A great book is a friend that
never lets you down. You can return to it again and again and the joy first
derived from it will still be there.”
Hope
all the fans of Ruskin bond will agree with me and enjoy your days with the
books of Ruskin bond.
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