/ / A story of friendship
Those Days
That Promise

By AAnand Soni

School days, full of fun. Twenty years later, one promise changed everything

4.6/5 on Amazon

85+ Reviews

4.5/5 on Goodreads

65+ Reviews

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Friendship

Memories

Nostalgia

Fiction

School days

Promises

friends

Bonds

Those Days That Promise
Friendship
Memories
School Days
Laughter
Promises
Nostalgia
Bonds
Never Fade
/ / The Book
A Story of Bonds
that wouldn’t fade

“Those Days, That Promise is a nostalgic and deeply emotional story about friendship that shapes our lives. It follows the Last Bench gang, a group bound by laughter, secrets, and unspoken loyalty that began on the very first day of school.

Told with warmth, humour, and deep nostalgia, Those Days, That Promise explores how childhood bonds endure long after time and circumstances try to erase them, and leaves readers with a simple, powerful question:

“Is friendship measured by the years you share, or by the promises you keep?”

Those Days

That Promise
/ / The Author
AAnand
Soni

“I write about ordinary lives, missed moments, and what we carry forward, often without realising it at the time.”

AAnand Soni is a finance leader by profession and a storyteller at heart. A Chartered Accountant and a Company Secretary, he has spent nearly two decades driving financial strategy and performance, having grown up in Ahmedabad while now calling Hyderabad as his home. Yet, behind the numbers, AAnand finds inspiration in the simple yet profound emotions that shape people, friendship, dreams, and the unique innocence of youth..

Those Days, That Promise is his debut novel, inspired by the charm of growing up in India. Through his simple, heartfelt writing, AAnand captures the laughter, nostalgia, and innocence of youth, reminding readers of a time when life was uncomplicated, and happiness came easily.

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“I write about ordinary lives, missed moments, and what we carry forward, often without realising it at the time.”

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“Maybe that’s how bonds break, not with a fight, not with a goodbye, but with one sentence.”
“Is friendship measured by the years you share, or by the promises you keep?”
“School has its own way to remind us that fun doesn't stay forever.”
“And maybe that's what life really is. Not perfect stories. Not grand endings. Just promises we try our best to keep.”
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What Stayed With Readers

Loved by readers who grew up in the 90s, and equally cherished by today’s generation, Those Days, That Promise has received 350+ reader reviews across Amazon, Goodreads, and advance readers. Here’s what some of them had to say.

A heartfelt and nostalgic story that beautifully captures the magic of school friendships and the bittersweet journey of growing up. The characters feel relatable, the emotions are genuine, and the simple writing style makes it an easy yet meaningful read. If you enjoy stories about friendship, memories, and life’s changing seasons, Those Days, That Promise is definitely worth picking up. A warm, comforting read that stays with you even after the last page
- Shushree,
Verified Reader
Amazing book. A heartfelt story about friendship, promises, and the emotions that stay with us long after “those days” are gone. The book beautifully captures nostalgia and the depth of human connections, with simple yet impactful storytelling. It has moments that feel raw and relatable, making you reflect on your own memories and bonds.
- Mansvi Ojha,
Verified Reader
“A tender and emotionally honest story that quietly finds its way into your heart. Through Gopal’s journey, it beautifully shows how school friendships continue to shape us, even after life takes us in different directions.”
- Navya Singhal,
Verified Reader
Overall, it is a tender and emotionally truthful narrative that, with utter calmness, enters one’s heart. Rather, it depicts the beauty of daily friendships, silent agreements, and the “moments” that unsuspectingly become “ends”. It was through Gopal’s experience that we saw how our relationships at school still influence us even when we drift apart. The author has a way of writing that is thoughtful and very straightforward, which helps feelings come up easily. I have to say the book stopped me in my tracks, I thought about old friends and the conversations that were not completed. A read that goes deep into a person’s feelings who is sure that some memories do not really disappear.
- Seema Garg,
Verified Reader
“This book is a heartfelt reminder of the school days we often miss as we grow older. It beautifully captures the innocence of friendship, the laughter of the last bench, and the quiet promises we once believed would last forever.”
- Khushi,
Verified Reader
“Reading Those Days, That Promise felt very personal. The characters were relatable and familiar, like real people living through real school life. It made me think about my own friends and appreciate the memories we’re creating right now.”
- Vagisha,
Verified Reader
You don’t forget your school days. You carry them.
Go back to those days
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