WIDE ANGLE: THE ENTREPRENEUR’S WIFE
Wide Angle: The Entrepreneur’s Wife
Wide Angleis our books and films segment at continnect.
Today on Wide Angle, continnect features debutant author Aradhna Sethi. The E-book and print versions of her novel
‘The Entrepreneur’s Wife’ were launched in April earlier this year. Aradhna spoke to continnect about her book, her
work and herself.
the liberty of being preachy and cheeky too.
continnect: How did the idea of this book evolve?
Aradhna: Before this writing this book, I was in a crisis
of sorts. My father was terminally ill. I was missing my
mother terribly. She had lost her battle with cancer 13
years ago. Suddenly, the stark realization of mortality hit
me like a bolt of lightning. I knew I couldn’t hold back my
passion to write anymore. That thought was what made
me sit down and write – almost incessantly.
Being a ‘start-up wife’ and a mother of two in a foreign
land is underrated. It takes a toll and being a multipletimes start-up wife spins its own shades of grey and tints
of neon! I had been so caught up in being the supportive
partner and dealing with uncertainties about everything
in life– that I forgot about my own dream of being an
author. However, to keep a positive and balanced view in
life, I used to write about my deepest emotions as I felt
them. With these notes – I sort of set the scene for my
book. And my husband proved to be very encouraging
and motivating when it came to fulfilling my dream. He is
the sole and the soul cause of this book.
continnect: Let’s begin with The Entrepreneur’s Wife.
What’s the book about?
Aradhna: The Entrepreneur’s Wife is a story about a
young woman whose life suddenly changes, everything
changes - her marital status, her job, social status, and
even her characteristics with every multiple role she lands
into. Moving countries leads to a continental shift – literally and in every other way. The chapters of this book
reflect the highs and lows of the start-up life, peppered
with a touch of exaggeration and a dash of good humour.
You will connect, laugh, cry and laugh till you cry! It’s
all about the relationship and self-management. And, in
a very “chicken soup for the soul” way, you will learn
to enjoy the highs when they come in and roll with the
blows. Since it’s my first book to be published, it is fairly
autobiographical. It’s essentially a culmination of my experiences along with that of many friends I met along my
journey. I’ve lent the book a self-help approach and taken
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continnect: What audience is the book aimed?
Aradhna: As the name suggests, the book is for start-up
spouses and partners, and for those who want to go into
the business of entrepreneurship – “The Entrepreneur’s
Wife” proves to be a survival guide. For those who are
already on the roller coaster – this book will make you
connect to the unspoken world of entrepreneurship – what
I call ‘Behind the Scenes’ of it all. So let’s say we’re looking
at a readership aged between 22 and 50; or even later for
those who want entertainment value.
continnect: What are your future plans?
Aradhna: I don’t know how my debut book will do. But
right now, I’m on a high. I’ve done it once and am raring to
go. So there’s plenty in store. I’m working on ‘The Nanny
Expedition’. I plan to release a cookbook which targets
children and young mothers. My mind is tossing about
ideas and masala stuff for other books. So yes, there are
more on the horizon. I’ve been bitten by the writer’s bug
and hope to make the most of it.
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