GIN and LIME WHISKEY or WINE ? : Veterans, Humour & Love
| Author | : | Colonel Mahip Chadha |
| Year of Publication | : | 2013 |
| Publisher | : | YS Books International |
| ISBN - 13 | : | 9788192745602 |
| Edition | : | First |
| Language | : | English |
| Binding | : | Paperback |
| No of Pages | : | 210 Pages |
| Subject | : | New Releases |
About the Book :
So what happens when we retire?
Old fogies never die –they simply fade away!
This book is about preparing yourself for the tremor of civie street, facing loneliness, loss of a spouse and watching your children migrate abroad ,losing interest in the assets you created for them and falling prey to the rigors of the TWILIGHT ZONE –that time in life when all sorts of problems beset your health . You look forward to old friends who look out for you and virtually become your new relatives! A story about the oldies, humour respect and resilience to prevent the vagaries of age to disrupt their twilight years!The book also discusses the prevailing situation in the country and the views of the oldies on matters national and international from the baracudda baboos to the fate of the national carrier and General VK Singh!
About Author :
COLONEL MAHIP CHADHA was commissioned in 1966 into The Second Battalion The Third Gorkha Rifles; one of the finest battalions in the world which had the honour of winning two Victoria Crosses in WWI. The battalion saw action in both the World Wars returning to India after a final stint in Pakistan, and was taken over by Indian Officers at Ferozepore. Colonel Chadha retired in Jun 2000, after which he worked in various jobs till he finally retired as the President of Helios Aviation. He turned to writing after the demise of his wife Kiran in 2010.
