Books

In "Shutdown-Restart," the fifth short story of the “COVID Stories from India” series, Vikram, a visionary textile engineer, pours his effort into launching a factory in Kancheepuram,India. But the COVID-19 pandemic blindsides him—shattering orders, drowning him in debt, and driving him to a desperate act of self-destruction. His wife Gayathri,...

“Mother’s Love,” the fourth short story in the “COVID Stories from India” series, weaves an emotional tale of love and unyielding strength of motherhood. It follows Aruna, a woman whose long journey through years of fertility treatments finally culminates in the miracle of conception—only to be shadowed by the challenges of the COVID-19...

“Long Road Home” is the third short story in the e-book series “COVID Stories from India”. It tells the inspiring journey of Kamal, a migrant worker from Jharkhand,India who faced extraordinary challenges during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. When the national lock-down was imposed and scathing travel restrictions prevented interstate...

“Bloom in Hospital” is the second short story of the book series titled “COVID Stories from India.” It is an inspiring story of a 13-year-old girl named Yamini who faces an unexpected challenge during her hospitalization for COVID-19. While coping with the virus, she experiences a significant life event. This heartwarming tale highlights the...

In the e-book series “COVID Stories from India,” Dr M. Emmanuel Bhaskar, a distinguished specialist in Internal Medicine and a Professor of Medicine based in Chennai, India, presents a compelling narrative of resilience, courage, and hope. Drawing from the real-life experiences of the over 20,000 COVID-19 patients he treated and supervised...