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About The Book

Marriage Where Soup Is Better Than Dessert is a heartfelt exploration of how early life experiences shape the emotional foundation of marriage. Drawing from personal observations, real-life stories, and deep introspection, the book guides readers through the unseen layers of human connection that often determine the success or struggles in a marital relationship.
The book argues that marriage is not just about romance or rituals—it is about understanding, emotional maturity, and inner healing. It traces the roots of relationship patterns back to childhood experiences, how we were loved or ignored, and what we witnessed in our parents’ marriages. These emotional imprints unknowingly shape how we love, trust, and react as adults.
Blending warmth with wisdom, the book offers practical reflections rather than rigid advice. It encourages readers to look inward before stepping into marriage or while navigating it. With a tone that’s compassionate yet thought-provoking, the book unravels why marriages often falter despite good intentions and how awareness and self-growth can transform that journey.
Whether you are preparing for marriage, already in it, or trying to understand the deeper emotional mechanics of love, this book is a companion for introspection. It emphasizes that like soup—slow-cooked, nourishing, and comforting—true love takes time, care, and presence.
This book is not a fairy tale. It’s a mirror and a map—for those who wish to build marriages rooted in emotional truth, rather than fleeting fantasy.

About The Author

Kumar Madhurendra Kishor is a thinker, observer, and storyteller shaped by real-life
journeys across disciplines and geographies. Joining the Indian Air Force at just 17, he
spent 11 transformative years in uniform. The military gave him more than discipline—it
offered a front-row seat to the emotional complexities of distance, duty, and silent sacrifices in relationships.
Transitioning to the banking sector, Madhurendra now serves as Chief Manager at Union
Bank of India. His career took him to 34 cities across India, giving him rare insights into the cultural threads that shape families and marriages. What began as passing observations soon deepened into a quest: Why do some marriages endure while others crumble quietly?
Why does love fade even among those who mean well?
His debut book, Marriage Where Soup Is Better Than Dessert, is a heartfelt
exploration of how early experiences and societal conditioning shape marital life. Through moving reflections and relatable insights, this book explores how our childhood wounds, family patterns , emotional blind spots, and unmet needs silently shape our marriages. Blending personal insight with lived observations, the book offers what it truly means to build a lasting bond in fast changing world.
When he isn’t working or writing, Madhurendra finds solace in books, nature, singing and soulful conversations. It marks the beginning of a literary journey rooted in truth and
empathy, inviting readers to look within and reimagine what makes a marriage truly fulfilling.
This book is not a manual, but a mirror drawn from life, written from the heart.