Who wrote a new book titled 'The Golden Years: The Many Joys of Living a Good Long Life'?

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Correct Answer : Option (B) - Ruskin Bond

Indian author Ruskin Bond wrote a book titled "The Golden Years: The Many Joys of Living a Good Long Life".

* The Golden Years book is published by HarperCollins India and released on 19 May 2023, Bond's 89th birthday.

* "The Golden Years" focuses on Bond's experiences during the 60s, 70s and 80s.

About Ruskin Bond :

* He was born on 19 May 1934 in Kasauli, Punjab States Agency, British India.

* His first book, "The Room on the Roof", was written when he was 17 and featured the semi-autobiographical character Rusty.

* In 1992, Bond received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his work "Our Tree Still Grows in Dehra".

* He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014 for his contribution to literature and education..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : May 20, 2023

Category : Books and Authors

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