Ramanath Halady: The Last Bench

Ram Halady discusses his new book, a coming-of-age story, set against the backdrop of ‎Bangalore in the '70s.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Sometimes, under the weight of other people's expectations from us, we forget who we truly are and what we want from our lives. Same was the case with this young boy, Vikki, who tries so hard to live up to his namesake. Vikki is a teenager with a brilliant mind and a kind heart. He is a foodie, a die-hard Bollywood fan and, most important of all, he is a great friend. So, what will he do when a friend in need comes to him for help? To what extent will he go to save him?

Read the debut novel of Ram Halady to find out, and be ready to be moved by this endearing, coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Bangalore in the '70s.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ram Halady was born and raised in India and currently resides in Tucson, AZ. He loves writing ‎stories for the children in his family. He is presently enjoying his retirement by creating protagonists ‎with authentic voices to depict life experiences in India. His first novel, Last Bench, gives us an ‎endearing, unforgettable character, Vikki, in a coming-of-age story, set against the backdrop of ‎Bangalore in the '70s.‎

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