Lone Fox Dancing

// everyone should read this
I'm not a fan of autobiographies. In fact, this might as well be the first autobiography I truly enjoyed. It was a page turner, his simplistic yet engaging style of writing had me hooked to know what's going to happen next in his life. Lessons and tales of childhood memories, loss of loved one, money problems, family drama and friendship were talked about so eloquently, you do not want to keep this book down.
It's raw and blunt, not romanticising his struggles of becoming a beloved writer and the strenuous path that got him there. It also gives brief insights into the background of many of his favourite characters and short stories.
And when it's over, you'll be sad that there is not more. While reviewing ‘Love among bookshelves' I wrote “I haven't read a book that made me so happy and satisfied in a long time”. I would reuse that sentiment for this one.
reading this book was an experience that everyone, whether familiar or unfamiliar with Bond's work, should embarke on.
Read this for the love of Bond. I would like to thank the author for writing this. It's so freaking beautiful :')

I have always loved Ruskin Bond's stories ever since I read his very first one that had appeared in one of my school books. His love for nature always came through. At the same time I was always intrigued about what he was as person. The magic of Ruskin's writing for me was always its simplicity, charm and ability to transport you to the very time and place he is talking about. A British man who gave up his easy chance of settling down in a first world country yet choosing to come back to India intentionally is a real revelation. Reading his autobiography felt like I was sitting across from him while he regaled me with tales of his entire life.