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Karmic Kids: The Story of Parenting Nobody Told You
Funny & True…
Farah Khan, Film Director, Choreographer, Producer
Hilariously unputdownable…
Tisca Chopra, Actor & Author
Makes parenthood sound terrifying fun…
Rohan Joshi, Comedian, AIB
Move aside Tiger Mom and forget Helicopter Parenting. Karmic Kids is the view from the other side of the fence – of laid back parenting, of giving in to food jags, of making unstructured play time mandatory and of not bursting a blood vessel when your child’s grades are not something you might want to discuss in public.
A roller coaster ride of love, laughter, and a few tears Kiran Manral takes you through the beautiful chaos of the early years of parenthood. Written in a gently humorous style, this home grown, hit-the-ground-running account of the chaos of day-to-day parenting is peppered with anecdotes, reminiscences, a little practical advice and is a non-preachy, hilarious take on raising a spirited child while retaining one’s good spirits through it all.
Farah Khan, Film Director, Choreographer, Producer
Hilariously unputdownable…
Tisca Chopra, Actor & Author
Makes parenthood sound terrifying fun…
Rohan Joshi, Comedian, AIB
Move aside Tiger Mom and forget Helicopter Parenting. Karmic Kids is the view from the other side of the fence – of laid back parenting, of giving in to food jags, of making unstructured play time mandatory and of not bursting a blood vessel when your child’s grades are not something you might want to discuss in public.
A roller coaster ride of love, laughter, and a few tears Kiran Manral takes you through the beautiful chaos of the early years of parenthood. Written in a gently humorous style, this home grown, hit-the-ground-running account of the chaos of day-to-day parenting is peppered with anecdotes, reminiscences, a little practical advice and is a non-preachy, hilarious take on raising a spirited child while retaining one’s good spirits through it all.
244 pages, Paperback
First published October 14, 2015
About the author
Kiran Manral
26 books88 followersKiran Manral is an Indian author, TEDx Speaker, columnist, mentor and feminist. She has written books across genres in both fiction and nonfiction. Her books include The Reluctant Detective, Once Upon A Crush, All Aboard, Karmic Kids, A Boy’s Guide to Growing Up, The Face at the Window, Saving Maya, Missing, Presumed Dead, The Kitty Party Murder, More Things in Heaven and Earth, 13 Steps to Bloody Good Parenting which she co-authored with Ashwin Sanghi and Raising Kids with Hope and Wonder in Times of a Pandemic and Climate Change. She has authored a short series called True Love Stories for Juggernaut. She also has published short stories in various magazines, in acclaimed anthologies like the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Have A Safe Journey, Boo, The Best Asian Speculative Fiction 2018, Grandpa’s Tales, Magical Women and City of Screams.
Her nonfiction book, Karmic Kids: The Story of Parenting Nobody Told You, was listed amongst the top five books on parenting by Indian authors in 2015 by the Sunday Guardian.
The Face at the Window, released in 2016, was listed amongst the top 30 books written by women authors in 2016 by The Ladies Finger, as among the must read books by contemporary women authors by BuzzingBubs and received much critical acclaim. The Times of India stated that “Manral may have very well pioneered the "Himalayan Gothic" genre” with this book. Her novella, Saving Maya, was long listed for the 2018 Saboteur Awards, UK, supported by the Arts Council England, The Kitty Party Murder was shortlisted for the AutHER Awards 2020 Popular Choice Awards. The Face at the Window was long listed at Jio MAMI Word to Screen and showcased at the Singapore International Film Festival.
Her nonfiction book, Karmic Kids: The Story of Parenting Nobody Told You, was listed amongst the top five books on parenting by Indian authors in 2015 by the Sunday Guardian.
The Face at the Window, released in 2016, was listed amongst the top 30 books written by women authors in 2016 by The Ladies Finger, as among the must read books by contemporary women authors by BuzzingBubs and received much critical acclaim. The Times of India stated that “Manral may have very well pioneered the "Himalayan Gothic" genre” with this book. Her novella, Saving Maya, was long listed for the 2018 Saboteur Awards, UK, supported by the Arts Council England, The Kitty Party Murder was shortlisted for the AutHER Awards 2020 Popular Choice Awards. The Face at the Window was long listed at Jio MAMI Word to Screen and showcased at the Singapore International Film Festival.
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December 22, 2015
Bombay's own Bombeck... brings this tense but vital period to vivid life with her own unique brand of humour, which has some key insights too (and some good advice from a range of experts, though a few can't resist their own subversive humour). Should be essential reading for not only mothers and would-be mothers, but husbands and children too to realise what one woman faces - and usually masters...
September 19, 2016
So here's the deal about motherhood -- it doesn't come with a handbook or manual. Those of us in 'The Tribe', we know that. But what makes this crazy roller-coaster ride more bearable is the fact that you're not in it alone. Of course the Elders of the Tribe are more than ready with reams of advice and barrels of instructions, and while their wisdom is something which we're grateful for, I often find the journey less daunting when I turn to my peers. And Kiran Manral's "Karmic Kids" falls into that category. It's gratifying to know that I'm not alone in facing the latest surprise that my boys throw at me. This book, peppered with not just Kiran's stories about her and her delightful boy, but stories shared by her friends as well, is a must read for any woman who is a new entrant to or is contemplating a lifelong membership to The Tribe. And for those of us already eyeball deep in it, it's a bear hug of solidarity from other mothers.
June 3, 2016
A former journalist with the The Asian Age and The Times Of India, Kiran's book started out as a blog based on anecdotes about raising her son, affectionately called 'The Brat', right from his birth till he turned 10. Kiran turned the blog into her first non-fiction book.
Those who have read kiran's previous fiction work will recognize and enjoy her easy language and ability to find humour even in the darkest situations.
In karmic kids that means accepting that her obsession with Goggling everything doesn't always have the best results and allowing her son to wear his Superman costume to the darkest so he feels a little braver. Kiran takes us through the years chronicling not just her son's milestones but also her own as a mother.As an aside,she also includes inputs by experts on a range of issues- from preparing for the first day at school to dealing with learning disorders and temper tantrums.
I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Those who have read kiran's previous fiction work will recognize and enjoy her easy language and ability to find humour even in the darkest situations.
In karmic kids that means accepting that her obsession with Goggling everything doesn't always have the best results and allowing her son to wear his Superman costume to the darkest so he feels a little braver. Kiran takes us through the years chronicling not just her son's milestones but also her own as a mother.As an aside,she also includes inputs by experts on a range of issues- from preparing for the first day at school to dealing with learning disorders and temper tantrums.
I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
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