Dimapur, April 16 (EMN): A book written in the Ao dialect titled ‘Arishir Mongchen,’ written by 80 years old Meyisongla, no surname given. The author was stated to be a retired deputy director of Nursing.
Updates stated on Tuesday that the book was released by Rev. Masangba Longkumer, senior pastor, on April 16 at Hotel Ura in Kohima.
The information from a citizen on April 16 said that the book was the “Ao version” of a book “Secret of Healthy Long Life,” in English that she wrote.
The book is about growing old gracefully; and ways to focus on the body; physical health aspects, healthy food intake; and medicinal plants; issues of diabetes and blood pressure; positive mind, and healthy habits, among others.
The book translation came about as a result of demand for the benefit of elder Ao citizens, the updates stated. “Secret of Healthy Long Life’’ written in English was released in the year 2014, the updates added.
The writer was stated to have written several other books besides ‘Secret of Healthy Long Life,’ the updates added.
