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Finding Arun (Living Lies Literary Fiction Series Book 1) by [Marisha Pink]

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If you live your whole life being who everybody else wants you to be, how do you know who you really are?

Nineteen-year-old Aaron Rutherford is already reeling from the loss of his mother, when the unexpected revelation of a dark secret from her past changes his world forever.

Forced to question everything that he has ever believed, should he simply follow the path that has been laid out for him, or will pursuing the truth help him to find what has always been missing?

As the tangled web of lies unfolds and uncertainty takes over, a startling chain of events are set in motion that will see Aaron make the journey of a lifetime to discover not only who he really is, but ultimately who he wants to be.

Awarded a B.R.A.G. Medallion and shortlisted for the inaugural Quagga Prize for Literary Fiction, if you love engrossing books that will take you on a journey, buy Finding Arun now.

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September 25, 2013
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A very colorful story with the right amount of suspense and emotions that makes it an engaging read. - Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite

A wonderful, absorbing debut. This is a page-turner, thrusting you into a rich, vivid tale of love and discovery. - Richard Sheehan, Editor, Philip Roth Society Newsletter

About the Author

Marisha Pink is a rat race escapee turned author and entrepreneur.

Born and raised in London, from a young age she had an unhealthy obsession with books. She always dreamed of one day writing stories with the power to take readers on a journey, but somehow she wound up studying Chemistry and working in marketing instead.

After five years of climbing the corporate ladder, she decided that it was finally time to take the leap. Backpack in hand, she left everything behind to travel Southeast Asia and complete her debut novel, Finding Arun. She's been on a mission not to live life by the book ever since.

Eventually returning to London, Marisha raised the finance to publish the book through crowdfunding, and joined the self-publishing revolution. Released globally in 2013, Finding Arun has earned a 5* Readers' Favorite review, a B.R.A.G. Medallion, and a shortlisting for the inaugural Quagga Prize for Literary Fiction.

Marisha has been featured on BBC London 94.9FM, The Literary Platform, and across several popular blogs and podcasts. Her second novel, Last Piece of Me, the prequel to Finding Arun, was published on 5th March 2015 and is available to buy now.

You can find out more about Marisha Pink and her books on her website -- marishapink.com -- and find her on Twitter at @marishapink.

Be the first to hear about Marisha Pink's new releases by signing up to the newsletter here: marishapink.com/new-releases

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FFZO9Y8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Not By The Book; 1st edition (September 25, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 25, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1201 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages

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- #5,260 in Metaphysical Fiction
- #11,786 in Metaphysical & Visionary Fiction (Books)
- #12,859 in Women's Literary Fiction

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Marisha Pink is a rat race escapee turned author and entrepreneur.

Born and raised in London, from a young age she had an unhealthy obsession with books. She always dreamed of one day writing stories with the power to take readers on a journey, but somehow she wound up studying Chemistry and working in marketing instead.

After five years of climbing the corporate ladder, she decided that it was finally time to take the leap. Backpack in hand, she left everything behind to travel Southeast Asia and complete her debut novel, FINDING ARUN. She's been on a mission not to live life by the book ever since.

Eventually returning to London, Marisha raised the finance to publish the book through crowdfunding, and joined the self-publishing revolution. Released globally in 2013, FINDING ARUN has earned a 5* Readers' Favorite review, a B.R.A.G. Medallion, and a shortlisting for the inaugural Quagga Prize for Literary Fiction.

Marisha has been featured on BBC London 94.9FM, The Literary Platform, and across several popular blogs and podcasts. Her second novel, LAST PIECE OF ME, the prequel to FINDING ARUN, was published on 5th March 2015 and is available to buy now.

You can find out more about Marisha Pink and her books on her website -- marishapink.com -- and find her on Twitter at @marishapink.

Be the first to hear about Marisha Pink's new releases by signing up to the newsletter here: marishapink.com/new-releases

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ClaireP

Finding the truth

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 15, 2015

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This is a very nicely executed story of a young man, Aaron Rutherford, adopted by his physician mother from India, who learns that what he had always believed about his origins---that his biological mother had died at his birth---was, in fact, not true. After the sudden death of his adoptive mother, and over the protests of his father, he sets off to find his birth mother, and ultimately finds family, acceptance, and a new life in the land of his birth.

Along the way, he learns that his adoptive mother kept disturbing secrets about his adoption, copes with the fact that his birth mother died only weeks before his arrival, and finds that his lifelong plan to follow in his adoptive mother's footsteps into the medical profession might be jeopardized by his desire to remain with his Indian family.

Marisha Pink has captured the insecurities of a young adult faced with life-altering decisions with sensitivity and clarity. Her descriptions of Indian life feel accurate; the insights into Hindu religious practices are not overwhelming to Western readers, but clearly convey the impact on Arun (who has adopted the spelling and meaning of his Indian name) as he seeks to understand who he is, and his place in the world.

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Indian culture, as well as to those readers who enjoy stories about the love and loyalties that exist among family members.

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Edward Holman II

This is an excellent read. Although it is fiction - it hit ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 29, 2018

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This is an excellent read. Although it is fiction - it hit home right from the beginning. At was as real in some aspects, and I couldn't hardly stay focused as I read this story. I too lost love ones, I found my aunt who raised me dead on her bed when I was 16. I also found my mom dead on her bed one morning, I was taking care of her in the last 4 years of her life. Both are long - long hard stories to tell and connected so much that if I told the whole thing, my life in this kind of situation would sound like fiction too, but mine is not fiction, it is as real as you and I are. I loved how you explained things so well, but like I said, it hit home, 'smack dab' - right between my eyes like a ton of bricks. I want to tell my whole real story, but it is hard, and this gave me the initiative and inspirations to possibly do so, some day. I love it. Keep up the wonderful writing Marisha. God bless, your friend, Ed

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gabriella gonzales

A story well told and woven together

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 15, 2019

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Although there were one or two cheesy parts to the book, overall the storytelling drew you in, and you felt the confusion and emotions of the main character. The writing was good and the characters fairly well formed - You felt their emotions. The book also gave a great glimpse of India and life over there.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 27, 2017

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Interesting book, a lot of introspection and self examination. But the result was satisfying as Arun finally finds peace after many ups and downs and an exploration of rural India. My only disappointment was for Arun's adoptive father Arthur, who lost his son on top of his beloved wife's death. In spite of not being the father he should have been during Arun's younger life, he really needed Arun the 19 year old at a vulnerable time. Well worth reading.

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Jan Keefe

Love and Forgiveness go hand in hand.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 13, 2015

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Miss Pink has successfully created a story of genuine Love. Journey with Arun to discover a love of family, love of country, love of tradition, love of deity, as well as romantic love. It is also a story of deception. When Arun discovers the Truth he so desperately seeks, he must find it in his heart to forgive the one person in his life he thought he knew and loved. Without whom, his life would have taken an entirely different course, for better or worse. There is no love without forgiveness. Thank-you Miss Pink. Looking forward to reading more from you.

Jan Keefe

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Kindle Customer Mimi Davis-Hopkins

Life connections

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 1, 2020

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I totally enjoyed this story. It's a life journey to finding yourself and who you are. Great dialogue, the characters are excellent. The words used gives the reader visual pictures of the scenes. I loved it. GREAT JOB!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 22, 2018

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Good narration and clear style.Interesting read.Looking forward to her next book soon.
Thanks for making it available on line for free

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 24, 2017

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This was a good attempt by a new writer. She tackled an interesting subject but it would have helped her if she had hired a good editor before putting out this work. The overuse of adverbs distracted me. The story held my interest but the resolution felt like it was pulled out of a movie and was not organic to all that went before.

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Alison

I really enjoyed this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 14, 2016

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I really enjoyed this book, it was absorbing and I was not overloaded with too many characters. The descriptions of India seemed real and I can understand why some people would find the tale unbelievable,or even annoying has he climbs over any obstacles too easy. Personally, I thought it was well written and there is a feel good factor about the book.

The only part I felt unsatisfied was the relationship with his adoptive father. When the book was finished the fact there was no resolution. At parts, I was annoyed the way Arun treated him and there was no real explanation why they didn't get on.

Mr R Lalchan

Engaging. Dynamic. Absorbing.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 10, 2014

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Fantastic. What a great story. Described as a coming of age story, I must say that phrase didn't appeal to me a sci-fi fanatic. Having met Marisha and interviewed her for my podcast, I had to at least read the first chapter. Of course, after that there was no going back. I was gripped.

Marisha has a brilliant way of drawing you into her world -the world of Arun, allowing you, enticing you, to taste, see and smell the vibrancy of Indian culture.

Her characters are strong, absorbing and real, and her ability to write with flow, and real rhythm that pulls you in yet keeps you hanging where appropriate.

I look forward to seeing reading the next instalment, to see how Arun's new life takes shape.

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Suzan R

Descriptive and endearing, passionately written.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 15, 2018

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What a great story... Realistically written with all the good things like love, hate, uncertainty, death, life. Descriptive and endearing.

RaniB

Very close to my heart and my own existence

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 19, 2016

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Just happened to come across this book and decided to read it. Not k n owing anything about it. Once I add started reading it I was gripped, it was quite a close resemblance of my own life that I wanted to see how out t ended. Very well put together and would recommend it. Easy it read. Thank you

Arvind A. Parmar

Awesome journey of self discovery

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 25, 2017

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A great read with such rich characters defined by the author to be embedded into your mind as part of your community. Thank you and cannot wait to start the presequal

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