{"product_id":"speed-post-letters-to-my-children-about-living-loving-caring-and-coping-with-the-world","title":"Speed Post: Letters To My Children About Living, Loving, Caring And Coping With The World by Shobhaa De","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eSpeed Post\u003c\/em\u003e (published in 1999) is a deeply personal and heartfelt collection of letters written by Shobhaa Dé to her six children. Through these letters, she shares her thoughts, experiences, and advice on a wide range of topics—love, relationships, friendship, career, self-worth, family, and the challenges of growing up in an ever-changing world. Written in an honest, conversational tone, the book reflects the author’s role as both a mother and a woman navigating modern life. Dé blends wit, warmth, and wisdom as she guides her children on how to live with integrity, compassion, and confidence while remaining true to themselves. Beyond being a mother’s advice, \u003cem data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eSpeed Post\u003c\/em\u003e is also a universal reflection on the joys and struggles of parenting, the beauty of family bonds, and the values that sustain us through life’s uncertainties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1901\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1901\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShobhaa Dé \u003c\/strong\u003e(born 1947) is one of India’s most well-known authors, columnists, and social commentators, often referred to as the “Jackie Collins of India” for her bold and candid writing style. A graduate in psychology from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, she began her career as a model and journalist before moving on to editing popular magazines like \u003cem data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eStardust\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eSociety\u003c\/em\u003e. Dé gained fame as a novelist with works such as \u003cem data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eSocialite Evenings\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eStarry Nights\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eSecond Thoughts\u003c\/em\u003e, which explore urban India’s glamour, ambition, and relationships with frankness and insight. Her non-fiction works, including \u003cem data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eSpeed Post\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eSelective Memory\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eSuperstar India\u003c\/em\u003e, showcase her keen observations on family, culture, and contemporary Indian society. Known for her sharp opinions and fearless voice, Shobhaa Dé continues to be an influential figure in Indian literature and public life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45156607525050,"sku":"2F71Z5UIQ-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/Speed.jpg?v=1758034533","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/speed-post-letters-to-my-children-about-living-loving-caring-and-coping-with-the-world","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}