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Scenes From A Writer’s Life: A Memoir is author Ruskin Bond’s first full length autobiography which traces the author’s life from his formative years to the age of twenty-one. Summary of The Book Scenes From A Writer’s Life: A Memoir starts off by highlighting Ruskin Bond’s early years, six of which were spent at Jamnagar. His memories of the place are quite bittersweet. He describes the time he spent playing with his sister Ellen at the Ram Vilas Palace grounds. The author also writes about the bitter relationship between his parents that left him with a lot of insecurity. His unhappiness worsens when his father passes away when he is only ten years old. He stays on with his mother and stepfather, who pay little or no attention to his needs and requirements. He keeps himself occupied with the help of books and some friends. Most of his time is spent on his own, during which he decides that he will walk the path of a writer. Scenes From A Writer’s Life: A Memoir mainly focuses on the author’s trip to England and the struggle he went through in pursuit of a publisher. The conflicting nature of the Anglo-Indian world is brought to life by the writer, whose writing is mainly influenced by the time spent at various hill-stations near the Himalayas. Scenes From A Writer’s Life: A Memoir traces his life as he writes his first book, The Room On The Roof, in England. He receives a literary prize for his book and the book details the decisions he makes after his newfound success. About Ruskin Bond Ruskin Bond is an Indian writer who was born to an English father and an Anglo-Indian mother. He is one of the key figures in children’s literature in India. Since the publication of his first book, The Room On The Roof, the author has written more than three hundred short stories, two autobiographical volumes, and several essays and novels. Some of his most noted works include A Flight Of Pigeons, The Blue Umbrella, Vagrants In The Valley, and Funny Side Up. His works have also been adapted into movies and television series. Born in 1934, the author’s early life was traumatic, with his father passing away due to malaria when Ruskin was ten. His father was a key figure in his life, and often encouraged him to read books and write. He completed his schooling in Shimla at the Bishop Cotton School. His four years in England in search of a career yielded his first novel, along with recognition for his writing skills.