The book inspires its plot from the eventful journey of a small-town girl who moves to a metropolitan city to pursue her higher education in a Veterinary college
Eminent writer and Veterinary Officer with the Animal Husbandry Department, Punjab, Dr. Rana Preet Gill’s debut book, ‘Those College Years’ was launched today, at Hedgehog Café, Chandigarh by Vivek Atray, renowned author & motivational speaker.
“The book revolves around the eventful years of her college life that will make her construct as well as deconstruct some notions about love, friendship and life,” she further added.
The book launch was followed by an engaging interactive session between the author and Vivek Atray.
While describing the protagonist of the story, Dr. Gill said, “Rhea is a book hoarder and guards her treasure zealously keeping it locked all the time. Her dreams are grandiose and morph into magnanimous desires but she desists putting any real effort to accomplish them. From making weird timetables, to drawing up perfect analogies, making mental notes to falling hopelessly in love with guys, her quirks are well known in the college and hostel.”
“The book provides an insider’s view into life in the shoes of the girl next door, who is fascinated by the journey of life. Needless to say, ‘Those College Years’ is a well-knit story for an intriguing read,” concluded Atray.
Dr. Rana Preet Gill is a well-known name in the circle of creative writers, and is a Hoshiarpur based Veterinary Officer with the Animal Husbandry Department, Punjab. Her editorial columns appear prominently in leading English newspapers – Hindustan Times (Spice of Life), The Tribune and Daily Post. She also writes for her Department magazine ‘Pashudhan Punjab’.
An eloquent speaker, she is often invited for giving lectures on various issues in schools and colleges. Her alma mater, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana awarded her Distinguished Alumni Award for providing excellent services to the farming community. Besides being a voracious reader, a passionate writer, she has also won accolades as a talented singer. The Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana awarded her the Best Singer award for two consecutive years. She is also the district co-ordinator of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao programme.