Dad's Great, Boys!

By Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

          Growing up is the most beautiful feeling in the world. But the process brings with it, its share of ups and downs. Every new day throws up a new challenge to venture into new territory. Peer pressure is at its sublime best, goading the teenager to be one among friends, for better or for worse!

          On one hand, career choices clamor for attention, and on the other, adolescent crushes vie for action. The urge to choose and to choose well, is so strong that youngsters spend days and nights trying to sort out their mixed bag of feelings. They often wonder why they can't be like the magician who is adept at just pulling out the right thing at the most opportune moment!

          Parents, relatives, teachers, mentors and friends can guide the teenager through this turbulent, yet exciting phase of life, by hanging on to them in the roller-coaster ride of new emotions and longings; and help them discover themselves.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Priya Ramesh Swaminathan
• Release date: Oct 30, 1990
• ISBN: 9781540152145

Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

     I am a regular freelance writer since three decades. I am a Science graduate and also have a Post-degree, Degree in Communication and Journalism from the Pune University.       I am a regular contributor of poems, articles, travelogues and stories to reputed publications and websites. I have an ad agency's experience too. I have authored 13 novels and maintain 4 blogs.        I won the second prize in a novel-writing contest held by Vishwakarma Publications in Pune, for my debut novel. I won the third prize in an essay-writing contest held by the Indian Medical Association (I.M.A.). I am among the topmost writers in Pune, contributing to www.tripadvisor.com. Recently, I have been awarded a Writers Award Certificate by www.penfactor.com.      Apart from reading and writing, I love gardening, singing, photography, philately, drawing and painting, handicraft, traveling and teaching.      My motto is ‘Priya’s Vision – Makes your life blossom!’

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Dad's Great, Boys!

Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

Published by Priya Ramesh Swaminathan, 1990.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

DAD'S GREAT, BOYS!

First edition. October 30, 1990.

Copyright © 1990 Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

Written by Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Dad's Great, Boys!

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About the Author

I gift this book to a

Very Intelligent Person:

My beloved twin brother, Prakash Sharma

Love you, always.

Priya

I dedicate this book to my beloved Dad,

Ramesh Sharma

And all the wonderful Dads out there, for whom their world revolves around their children!

Anna, you are my friend, philosopher and guide!

Love you, always.

Priya

Dad’s Great, boys!

A collection of short stories written by

Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

The copyright of this novel is with

Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

Please note:

All the names of characters, places and institutions mentioned in the stories are fictitious. Any resemblance to real-life characters, places and institutions is purely coincidental. No offence is meant to anyone.

Cover photo’s credit:

www.pexels.com/@jagmeetsingh

List of previous books by the author,

Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan:

The Enigma and other stories

The Obsession

The Mysterious Basement of Summer City (Prize-winning, debut novel)

Wow! Wrong Number

You Compromise, I Won’t!

Unconditional Love in Exchange

Just Not Meant For Marriage!

The Byline and other stories

A Good Old Rumor! and other stories

10.  The Celestial Souls of Khambetka

11.  Of Siblings and E-Friends

12.  The Love-addict (www.freeditorial.com)

13.  A Suitor for the Princess     

(https://radiantpriyasvision.blogspot.com)

I gift this book to a

Very Intelligent Person:

My beloved twin brother, Prakash Sharma

Love you, always.

Priya

I dedicate this book to my beloved Dad,

Ramesh Sharma

And all the wonderful Dads out there, for whom their world revolves around their children!

Anna, you are my friend, philosopher and guide!

Love you, always.

Priya

Foreword

Growing up is the most beautiful feeling in the world. But the process brings with it, its share of ups and downs. Every new day throws up a new challenge to venture into new territory. Peer pressure is at its sublime best, goading the teenager to be one among friends, for better or for worse!

On one hand, career choices clamor for attention, and on the other, adolescent crushes vie for action. The urge to choose and to choose well, is so strong that youngsters spend days and nights trying to sort out their mixed bag of feelings. They often wonder why they can’t be like the magician who is adept at just pulling out the right thing at the most opportune moment!

Parents, relatives, teachers, mentors and friends can