A Dangerous Predicament and Other Snippets: The Great Balancing Act in Indian Families

The book handles a vast and varied array of subjects and presents- A peep into the Indian family fabric and social relationships. How old values and tradition are still cherished. A peaceful co existence of modern fast life and ethical and moral issues of yester years. Problems of the ageing population and how contradictions are managed. The beauty and intricacies of Indian marriages. How problems and villains make life interesting. How religions enjoy barrier free relationships contrary to what is generally perceived about India. Bringing up children, encouraging their observation skills and creativity. The increasing influence of women force in building up the family. Middle class lives, their agonies and ecstasies. Subtle humour on day today occurences. The romance of the seventees sublime, subtle with stolen glances. The birth of Premasai-a soulful visualisation. -Crazy happenings like catching monkeys, temple for rats and sending people to the moon- The beauty of ageing gracefully and dignity of losing teeth. The book has everything it takes to make it interesting for the entire family and different age groups

About the authors Mythili and Lakshminarayanan (SLN as he is affectionately nicknamed) were married in the year 1970. After forty years of togetherness, raising a family with two independent minded daughters, Mythili passed on in 2011 leaving her husband to continue captaining their ship. Their relationship was peppered with intellectual pursuits, a shared love for writing, voracious reading, strong political convictions and so much more. Mythili was diagnosed with a chronic lung disorder and her husband fought against God and destiny to save her but it was not to be. With oxygen machines and ventilators strapped on 24 hours, Mythili continued to write with passion, encouraged and supported by SLN whom she always described as 'my friend, philosopher and guide' Her writings centre on the Indian family, love and the famous Indian quality of ádjustment' SLN with over forty years' experience in fertiliser marketing, retired in 1997 as vice president Commercial of a big industrial group in India. He has been an active blogger since retirement. Born the eldest of ten children in a yet to be liberated India, SLN has played the roles of a responsible son and protective elder brother with aplomb but it was with Mythili's serene companionship that he achieved his best in life. This collection of stories and articles reflect decades of life experiences that will enrich the mind and provide delightful and touching glimpses of a modern yet traditional India. It is a salute from a husband to his cherished wife.