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My boots

Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.

Boots are a type of shoes.The main difference between a shoe and a boot is that boots cover the ankle and sometimes the lower leg, while shoes generally don’t. 

I was a law student in England.My father funded all my fees at University and later at the Inns of Court in London. I was also enjoying a fat student allowance but I would never spend my papa’s money on fancy clothes and stuff.

However, I fell head over heels for the trendy knee high leather boots that I saw at Russell and Bromley in Oxford Street, on my way to the underground tube station.

Idea! A good idea flashed in my mind!

I secured a job as salesgirl at Self Ridges during end of trimester vacation.

Et voilà! I bought my first knee high leather boots, color brown with high heels!

I wore my adorable boots during autumn, winter and early spring,with added pride, having bought them with my own earned money.

I love boots. Even at my age now, I feel very tomboyish, wearing them with my old jeans.

Anita Bacha

In India,attending the Jaipur Literary Festival 25.cc. photo.

Nothing succeeds like success

Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?

Surprisingly it is! I am a successful career woman and the happiest mother in the world.

A year ago I was striving to get recognition as a writer. I was still a practicing Barrister but my passion for literature was starving for an international audience.

My patience and perseverance were crowned with success when I was felicitated for a long and successful career at The Bar by the Mauritius Bar Association. At the same time, KindleAmazon sent me the report of my royalties earned from the sales of my books.My readers were from the four corners of the world!

All my children are successful accountants and businessmen. Last but not least my daughter in law, an avid politician won the seat of Junior Minister of Youth and Sports at the last general election held in Mauritius on 10 November 2024.

Receiving a medal for 53 years standing at The Bar from the hands of Senior Counsel and President of MBA, Mr.N.Ramburn.

Thank you, God!

I have given a speech at a book event

Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech?

Not later than last week, I gave a speech at a private function. I organized the launch of my new book ‘ Leaves’ in my birth country.

However prior to the event, I had posted about the event on the social media, eventually many followers attended, who were really virtual friends.

I am a Barrister, hence I am used to speaking in public. I never learned public speaking. It happened naturally when I stood on my feet to address the Criminal Court in defense of my client. She was accused of assaulting her husband. She was pleading not guilty.

I pleaded for her on the grounds of self defense and I won the case.

Thereafter armed with self confidence, I am very much at ease for public speech.

Where there is a will, there is a way.

Addressing the audience at Mauritius Gymkana Club.

Love and Respect of Humanity

What is something others do that sparks your admiration?

I love people.One thing in people that sparks my admiration is the enthusiasm and willingness of others to mix together with no discrimination of color, caste , religion or culture.

I mostly wear the Indian dress, a saree when I post about my books. The majority of my readers are from my social media accounts.

I am overwhelmingly happy to see readers from all over the world buying and reading my work.

Love and respect of humanity, seeing all as ONE sparks my admiration in others.

I’m posting a few shots of my book event in Mauritius last week.

Thank you for reading and viewing.

Anita Bacha

The Lifeboat that Saved the World by Irving Finkel

What book are you reading right now?

Right now I’m reading the amazing story book‘The Lifeboat that Saved the World by author and living legend, Irving Finkel .

Charmed by the originality, simplicity and creativity of the author, I bought his book at the ZeeJLF 2019 held in the British Library,London,UK.

It was such a big honor to meet him in person, to chat with him and to exchange ideas about writing books. Irving Finkel autographed my copy and I told him with an iota of pride that I was an author too. Adding that a catalogue record of my book The Princess and the Crow is available from the British Library too!

We congratulated each other.

Now that I am working on a new children’s book, I have picked up the book of Finkel again to draw inspiration from his invaluable work.

From carved stones to modern, beautiful calligraphy , writing is one of the miraculous achievements of the world.

The  best thing that you can do is to write children’s books ’  Irving Finkel

Anita Bacha

Irving Finkel’ autographing The Lifeboat that Saved the World (2019) at the British Library.

Time is Precious

Do you need time?

Time is finite and precious.

Growing old I have suddenly realized that I have little time to live. This realization has helped me make the right choices for my family.

A working mother, I have spent little time with my children at home. I remember coming back after an official visit abroad to see my third son had become taller than me!

There are so many more instances of their growing up and leaving for overseas to pursue further studies that I had missed.

How to make up for the time gone?

Fortunately, I have one grandson who lives with his mom and dad nearby and I see him often but not enough.

I need time to love the people I love.

With my grandson,Ryūchi, 3 years.

My son Krsna

Describe a family member.

Krsna is born under the zodiac sign ♌️

He is too handsome to be humble.

Since early childhood he cherished the dream of becoming a diver and an underwater photographer. However,after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree at King’s College,London, he pursued his studies in accountancy and qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

He joined his father’s account and auditor’s firm for a year and left to realize his dream and passion.

Now an experienced deep sea diver, photographer and instructor, he revels in the underwater world and its secrets.

You have to dream before your dreams can come true.” — A. P. J.Abdul Kalam.

photo of Krsna Bacha cc.shot in Mauritius.

My Career Path

What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in?

I have never considered or even thought of an alternative career. I have chosen the right career path and I am proud to be a Barrister at Law.

The career path one chooses at an early age is always the best one. One needs to persevere and to gain experience to better oneself.

Once you are mature and ripe, many venues will be open to you specially when you have chosen a professional career.

A barrister of Lincoln’s Inn, I was delegated by the Republic of Mauritius to attend sessions at The Hague Conference on Private International Law at The Hague for the drafting of the Convention of 1993 (from 1989 to 1993).


The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) is a global inter-governmental organisation. A melting pot of different legal traditions, it develops and services multilateral legal instruments, which respond to global needs.

The Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (HCCH 1993 Adoption Convention) protects children and their families against the risks of illegal, irregular, premature or ill-prepared adoptions abroad.

I was invited by the Secretary of The Hague to sign the Final Act of the Convention for my contribution- a landmark in my career.

Work session at The Hague ( 1989 -1993)

Major Historical Event

What major historical events do you remember?

There are so many historical events that I remember since I am born in the island of Mauritius which was then an underdeveloped country. Mauritius was first occupied by the French and was then known as Ile de France in September 1715.

They lost the island in a battle with the British.

By 1814,the island was occupied by Great Britain and renamed Mauritius 🇲🇺.

In 1968,I traveled to London with my British Passport to study Law in Lincoln’s Inn. In December, my father sent me a telegram to announce that Mauritius had won its independence and that the British rule was over.

I cried tears of joy.

Charity begins at home

If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?

If I had a million dollars that I have earned by a lifetime hard work, I would give it to my grandchildren.

My youngest grandson and I on Pereybere Beach, Mauritius cc Anita Bacha.