I don't know much about Piers Morgan, never ever watched GMB and I don't think we'll see him ever again in GMB. I saw him first in The apprentice - Lord Sugar's programme as an interviewer for the final set of candidates. The way he scrutinizes the candidates with his detective mind, was a flabbergast moment for me and my jaw dropped several times. But then I did some research about him and it was mostly negative, depicting him as a controversial figure. I ended my opinion with the majority then. In December 2020, I was searching for the best books to read and here came - Wake Up by Piers Morgan at the top, bashing great stars. Without a second thought, I bought his book and started reading. I am not a voracious reader and take at least a month to finish a book when I am not travelling to work. So, whole of January I dedicated myself to reading this book. And my genuine opinion now is he is not as bad as I thought. The book talked a lot on wokies...

The story in Girls Burn Brighter is weaved between two girls - Poornima and Savitha who belong to poverty-stricken families. But values or bonds of friendship were rich in them. Definitely, a searing and electrifying novel, highly recommended. Story clearly elucidates the two families both facing critically-ill members and not having enough for anything. Two girls Poornima and Savitha had to bear the major responsibility of their family, future of their siblings etc. Savitha, who started working for Poornima's father, spent most of her time weaving with Poornima. Friendship grew between them which just became richer as the day passed. Poornima's father wanted her marriage to happen so he could wash away with his responsibilities. Poornima would feed Savitha with her version of scrumptious meal which is a mixture of rice, yogurt and banana. Savitha, working hard for her family, wants to give Poorinma a self-woven sari as her marriage gift. Unfortunately, Savitha had to face a ba...