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▶️Tell me about your current read! Some stories touch the heart, but a few go deeper; they shake us, stay with us, and make us see life in a different light. For me, Lata Gwalani’s works have always been like that, and Not Before You is no exception. It’s a layered narrative about love, sacrifice, and the strength of a mother who refuses to give up on her child. The book revolves around Jaya, a mother of two, one of whom is a special child, Nikhil. For decades, Jaya has devoted her life to his care, often putting aside her own needs and ignoring the changes around her. Now at 60, with retirement ahead of her, her biggest fear is not old age but Nikhil’s future. What will happen to him when she is no longer around? In her desperate search for an answer, she makes a decision that shakes her world and forces everyone around her, her husband, her children, and even society, to confront difficult questions. This also makes us, as readers, reflect on the struggles of special children and the invisible battles their parents face. What makes the book powerful is how real and raw it feels. Jaya is sometimes overprotective, sometimes blind to her other child’s needs, yet always full of love and determination. Lata masterfully weaves Jaya’s life story, her early years, career, marriage, motherhood, and the challenges that defined her. Despite family taunts and a turbulent married life, Jaya remains resolute in her fight for her child. Her journey highlights resilience and sacrifice, making her both relatable and admirable. Lata weaves the story with the themes of love, loss, hope, guilt, responsibility, resilience, courage, and the chaos of family dynamics. What makes it stand out is not just Jaya’s pain but also the glimpses of Suraj’s life, her daughter’s struggles, and the ripple effects of her choices. Every character leaves a mark, adding depth and contrast to Jaya’s emotional world. Read the full review on the website. #bookreview #readerviddh #fiction #bookstoread #readerofinstagram #indianauthor #notbeforeyou #latagwalani #bookstagram #mustreadbooks

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