{"product_id":"tales-from-my-heart","title":"Tales From My Heart by Ruskin Bond","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eTales From My Heart\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful anthology of short stories and whimsical anecdotes drawn from Ruskin Bond's own life and imagination. Bond weaves charming vignettes—from childhood memories like Miss Kellner’s irresistible biscuits and granny’s spirited cat, to encounters with nature’s beauty, playful ghosts, and unexpected animal friends. Designed for readers of all ages, the collection is imbued with his trademark warmth, wit, and gentle life lessons. Each story is accompanied by vivid illustrations from Sumouli Dutta, enhancing the narrative and making the reading experience intimate and visually engaging .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBorn in 1934 in Kasauli, Ruskin Bond is one of India’s most cherished authors, with a body of work that spans novels, short stories, essays, and children’s books. He made his literary debut at seventeen with \u003cem data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eThe Room on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e, winning the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957. Over his long and prolific career, he has written more than 500 short stories and received several national honors, including the Sahitya Akademi Award (1992), Padma Shri (1999), and Padma Bhushan (2014)\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNow residing in Landour, Mussoorie, Bond continues to enchant readers with his simple, evocative storytelling that beautifully captures the essence of human connection, nature, and small joys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43881521021185,"sku":"2QSUVBAIP-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/TalesFromMyHeart.jpg?v=1655880529","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/tales-from-my-heart","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}