Stories of Yesteryear

Stories of Yesteryear is a collection of short stories; some written by Abul Farooque and others translated by him from Urdu literature. These stories bring his memories to life using vivid imagery of where he grew up and the similar life experiences he had. He decided to share this wonderful literature with friends and family in hope that they too would love and appreciate the connection he felt to the stories. These stories capture the heart, bringing its readers joy, sadness and...
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Stories of Yesteryear is a collection of short stories; some written by Abul Farooque and others translated by him from Urdu literature. These stories bring his memories to life using vivid imagery of where he grew up and the similar life experiences he had. He decided to share this wonderful literature with friends and family in hope that they too would love and appreciate the connection he felt to the stories. These stories capture the heart, bringing its readers joy, sadness and understanding of life. Each story is exciting and different from the next; with lessons on beauty and love, love and hate, sins and virtue. Readers will be introduced to a wonderful world of imagination and feelings on what-if? There is romantic intrigue within each story, but it never ends in the way you will expect or hope for. Each story paints the scenery of how both light and darkness exists in the heart and soul of a society. This book is a collection of stories that readers will not forget quickly. The stories are entertaining yet informative on what really matters in life. In our pursuit of happiness and wealth we quickly forget about the importance of contentment, love, peace, and family in spite of our socio-economic status. Readers will encounter some characters who will actively make decisions that will take them on a journey through difficult situations, in search of what they regard as the perfect balance for their lives. You will also read beautiful stories on friendship, love and loss which cause further depth to the unpredictability of life, as well as teachings on how our actions can bring about life altering reactions. What you take away from each story will be different for each reader, but one thing is certain, you will be left with deep and intense thoughts. Maybe about love and commitment, hope and despair, fear of the unknown or how the choices we make in life define us. Or about the pursuit of purpose, responsibility and appreciation.