{"id":354,"date":"2025-04-15T13:12:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T13:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nivant.in\/?page_id=354"},"modified":"2025-04-15T13:12:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T13:12:44","slug":"whiskey-and-suicide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nivant.in\/index.php\/whiskey-and-suicide\/","title":{"rendered":"Whiskey and Suicide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Discover the Emotional Landscape of &#8220;Whiskey and Suicide and Other Stories&#8221;<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-245\" src=\"http:\/\/nivant.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Whiskey-and-Suicide-Full-Name-188x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you ready to embark on an emotional roller coaster ride?<\/strong> <strong>&#8220;Whiskey and Suicide and Other Stories&#8221; by Manik Bal<\/strong> is a powerful collection that delves into the <strong>new faces of people&#8217;s lives<\/strong>, offering something for everyone. Prepare to be moved, surprised, and to see a <strong>realistic picture of our society &#8211; with all of its goods and bads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Readers Are Saying:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;This book by author Manik Bal is <strong>a bouquet of feelings<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Every story describes the <strong>new face of a person&#8217;s life<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I thrive in books that <strong>make me feel<\/strong>. This book did. Each story made me go through the journeys of the protagonists. I was in their heads, seeing through their eyes, feeling through their hearts, crying, laughing and even was terrified. I felt overwhelmed&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The sense of reading has never been so <strong>profound<\/strong> and more so in a debut novel. The impression is similar to reading Alice Munro&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I found <strong>almost all the stories to be relatable<\/strong> on some level on the other. Kudos to the author for having touched such a <strong>wide range of topics<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The author <strong>holds a mirror to the society without the whole Holier- than-thou attitude<\/strong>. He paints a very <strong>realistic picture of our society &#8211; with all of its goods and bads<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;What an <strong>emotional roller coaster ride!<\/strong> If you are interested in taking a journey thru an entire spectrum of colors, be sure to read this collection of short stories by author Manik Bal&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;There\u2019s a story and an emotion for everyone, bringing the flavor of <strong>college friendships, worrying about status and peer pressure, tensions and responsibilities that hover over a middle-class family, middle-age crisis<\/strong>, a look into the <strong>Indian diaspora<\/strong>, <strong>loss of a friend and the sadness it leaves behind<\/strong>\u2026. YES, there\u2019s definitely something for everyone here&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>The book has been described as featuring <strong>&#8220;odd tales from Bombay and Bangalore&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Explore a Spectrum of Human Experiences:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This collection of short stories takes you through an <strong>entire spectrum of colors<\/strong>, exploring themes such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The dynamics of friendships<\/li>\n<li>The pressures of society and personal ambition<\/li>\n<li>The complexities of family life<\/li>\n<li>Moments of crisis and self-discovery, including <strong>middle-age crisis<\/strong> (as seen in the story &#8220;Happy Birthday Joe&#8221;, which features conversations about midlife and potential &#8220;exit routes&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>The experiences of the Indian diaspora<\/li>\n<li>Grief and the impact of loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Stories You&#8217;ll Discover:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>(Partial list from the Contents page)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Her Father&#8217;s Killer<\/li>\n<li>Two Friends<\/li>\n<li>Stories We Tell<\/li>\n<li>First Day<\/li>\n<li>Why Me?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Happy Birthday Joe<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Bapu<\/li>\n<li>Whiskey and Suicide<\/li>\n<li>Subtlety<\/li>\n<li>One day in the life of<\/li>\n<li>Seeking Freedom<\/li>\n<li>Pandu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Meet the Author: Manik Bal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Manik Bal<\/strong> resides in the vibrant city of <strong>Bangalore<\/strong>, a hub of the information technology revolution with a unique blend of tradition and modernity. He captures the essence of the <strong>Indian middle class<\/strong>, their <strong>aspirations and dilemmas<\/strong>, in his writing. His characters navigate <strong>mundane and ordinary situations<\/strong>, revealing their uniqueness in the face of everyday life. Manik observes the <strong>young and the old chasing the Indian dream<\/strong>, a dream that blends career ambition with strong <strong>family ties, emotional relationships with friends, and a love for melodrama<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Manik enjoys connecting with readers. You can visit his website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.manikbal.com\/\">http:\/\/www.manikbal.com<\/a> for more information and to receive <strong>free stories<\/strong>. He also loves to read and reply to emails at <a href=\"mailto:manikbal@protonmail.com\">manikbal@protonmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ready to Experience These &#8220;Odd Tales&#8221;?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Click the link below to get your copy of &#8220;Whiskey and Suicide and Other Stories&#8221; today!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43UNuJN\"><strong>Buy Now(Global Link)<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4icMWCt\"><strong>Buy Now(India Link)<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Special discounts may be available for <strong>quantity purchases by corporations, associations, and others<\/strong>. Contact the publisher at <a href=\"mailto:nivantllp@gmail.com\">info@nivant.in<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Sincere Request:<\/strong> If you enjoy the book, please consider leaving an honest review on platforms like Amazon or Goodreads. Your feedback is invaluable for an independent author like Manik.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Emotional Landscape of &#8220;Whiskey and Suicide and Other Stories&#8221; Are you ready to embark on an emotional roller coaster ride? &#8220;Whiskey and Suicide and Other Stories&#8221; by Manik Bal is a powerful collection that delves into the new faces of people&#8217;s lives, offering something for everyone. 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