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Kiran Chhabria, director - Jumbo Group, and author of Kitty in the City
Kiran Chhabria, director - Jumbo Group, and author of Kitty in the City

Every child must read The Chronicles of Narnia. In fact, I'd advise all adults to read them as well! It really is such a beautiful story and I remember treasuring the books so much as a child.

By Kiran Chhabria

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Published: Fri 13 May 2016, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Fri 13 May 2016, 2:00 AM

Which book(s) are you reading at the moment?
I have been travelling recently, so I haven't had the chance to pick up any new books. However, the last book I read was The Dalai Lama's Cat by David Michie - a very interesting book full of spiritual teachings, narrated from the point of view of the Dalai Lama's cat.
What are the books that changed your life and shaped your outlook?
There are so many brilliant books that have hugely impacted different areas of my life! In terms of my own personal journey, however, I went through a phase, post my father's demise, where I was ravenous for books on spirituality. The book Conversations with God was one of my favourites, as was Many Lives, Many Masters, which was the catalyst for me to become a certified clinical hypnotherapist myself.
Which titles or authors can you pick up and read at any time?
There are a few authors like JK Rowling, along with Robert Galbraith, and Marianne Keyes, whose new books I will always be sure to pick up the minute they hit the shelves. Then there are books that I am happy to reread, such as A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth and anything by Jane Austen.
What books would you love to pass on to your children or any young person to read and treasure?
Every child must read The Chronicles of Narnia. In fact, I'd advise all adults to read them as well! It really is such a beautiful story and I remember treasuring the books so much as a child. As an adult, I reread them, and the book, its characters, and its world took on a whole new meaning for me.
Any other book-related observations you may have?
I've noticed that a lot of adults don't like to read, or would like to but claim they cannot find the time to. I would advise such people to not just purchase heavy books that look good on their shelves, but instead buy books based on the genre of books that they enjoy reading. If you enjoy watching murder mysteries or suspense movies, don't try to pick up Pulitzer Prize winners. The exact same principle applies to encouraging young children to read as well. If your child is obsessed with reading comic books or romance novels, let them! Their literary tastes will change as the years go by - and if not, they will still be more creative, more eloquent and better writers for it.
Another tip to those who don't have the time to read would be to give audio books a try. Check out the reviews for the narrator and be sure to pick up a good one - the experience may just pleasantly surprise you!
 


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