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Cheap Commodities
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781918949247
Publisher: British Publishers
Published: Jul 9 2026
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wise is the one who can make even autumn resemble spring.
In a world overflowing with cheap advice and hollow opinions, Cheap Commodities by Khaja Nizamuddin stands as a profound and deeply human collection of stories that dissect the modern condition. Inspired by a former Prime Minister's vision for the voiceless, this book redefines the term to reflect our contemporary reality: where material goods are costly, but genuine wisdom and meaningful action are scarce.
Through a series of poignant narratives, Nizamuddin explores the powerful gap between what we say and what we do. From the silent dignity of a cobbler and the honest begging of a blind man to the hypocrisies of the pious and the turbulent politics of family, each story serves as a mirror to our own lives.
Told with a blend of raw emotion and subtle satire, Cheap Commodities reflects on themes of love, loss, poverty, faith, and the quiet strength found in everyday moments. This is a book for readers who seek more than just a story-it is a meditation on integrity, a tribute to the wisdom of the common person, and a gentle challenge to live a life of action rather than empty words.
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