Why I Review Homeopathy Books
Writing a book is an act of dedication. Publishing it is an act of courage. As someone who has spent over thirty-six years in the field of homeopathy — balancing the quiet discipline of clinical work with the responsibilities of teaching — I have come to deeply respect every homeopath who attempts to contribute to our profession through the written word.
Books are not simply bundles of paper or bound thoughts. They are the distilled essence of years, often decades, of observation, reflection, and commitment.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of reading and reviewing many remarkable books authored by homeopaths. Some of these left such a profound impression on me that I was inspired to write detailed reviews — and, in some cases, forewords — celebrating the depth and sincerity of the authors’ work.
These experiences brought me face-to-face with the labor, isolation, and longing that accompany the path of a writer in our field.
My decision to offer book reviews and forewords freely to fellow homeopathy authors is not a recent impulse. It is rooted in a deeper personal history — one that traces back to the early 1990s when I was finding my feet as a young BHMS graduate from NHMC (1989), trying to establish my clinic. That was also the time when computers were beginning to enter the Indian medical space, and homeopathic software companies had started demonstrating repertorization tools at conferences.
In 1991, I installed a computer at my clinic — one of the first few to do so. For several years thereafter, I worked closely with data compilation and book publication projects. From 1995 to around 2003, my time was divided between clinic hours and editorial work, until I decided to step away completely and focus solely on my practice.
For two decades after that, I distanced myself from such assignments, believing I had closed that chapter for good. But in 2023, while working to publish my own book Boger’s Legacy, I encountered a challenge that reopened that old path — not as a business, but as a calling.
Despite my long-standing presence in the profession, it was astonishingly difficult to find support in publishing my book. With over three decades of clinical practice and teaching experience — including visiting faculty roles in various colleges across Delhi and Noida since 2002 — I still struggled to secure a publisher.
Eventually, I self-published Boger’s Legacy. That decision led me to return to social media, which I had abandoned around 2016, convinced that a sincere homeopathic clinician needs only their patients, not a digital platform.
For years, I had stayed away from the online world, devoting myself solely to my clinic and the art of healing.
But in re-entering that space, I found myself perceived as a “new” author — a stranger to many in the homeopathic online world. The community, unfamiliar with my background, regarded me as a fresh entrant, unaware of my previous contributions. And although Boger’s Legacy was not my first publication in terms of involvement with books, it was my first as a named author. I began to feel what many young authors quietly endure — the burden of invisibility despite hard work.
It was then that I truly realized what a new author needs: not just a platform, but acknowledgement. Not just exposure, but understanding. To make a book known in the community, one must have feedback, responses, and honest reviews.
I experienced firsthand how difficult it was to request and receive reviews. Even after sending my book to respected stalwarts of our community, many of whom are dear to me, I waited months — and still wait — for their feedback. I understand and respect their schedules, and will always cherish their goodwill. But the silence, though unintentional, taught me something valuable.
In early 2024, I had submitted ten copies of Boger’s Legacy to a national regulatory body in the hope of receiving an institutional review. I never received a response. Then, in mid-2025, I was informed that to have the book reviewed, I would need to deposit a fee of two lakh rupees. That moment crystallized something in me — the realization that the ecosystem is not always built to support the sincere voice, unless it is amplified, promoted, or commercialized.
I never earned from the book — not in the conventional sense. I spent money on publishing, marketing, postal dispatches, answering queries, and all the invisible, often exhausting labor that goes into making a book visible.
And yet, the greatest reward came not from sales, but from a single note of heartfelt appreciation from a fellow homeopath who found meaning in my work. That joy was greater than any royalty.
It was in this spirit — one of quiet service and deep empathy — that I decided to offer my support to other homeopathy authors. I realized that I could become the reviewer I once sought. I could be the voice that echoes an author’s intent, not to flatter, but to understand. I now offer this support without any charges, as a humble return to the community that shaped me.
There are agencies that provide paid reviews — and that may be a valid path for some. But my offer is different. It is a gift, an acknowledgement of the silent labor behind every manuscript. I read every book thoroughly. I quote the passages that touched me most. I write with honesty, with respect, and with a deep desire to honor the author’s journey. I know what it feels like to be unheard, and I strive to ensure that those who write in sincerity do not go unnoticed.
I wish to express my gratitude to those authors who have invited me to review their books.
I also extend heartfelt thanks to the homeopathic stalwarts and reviewers who offered their views on Boger’s Legacy, and to those who have promised to share their opinions soon. Each voice, each reflection, adds to a collective effort of building enduring homeopathic literature.
And so, if you are an author — new or experienced — who has written a book on homeopathy and is seeking a genuine, scholarly review or a meaningful foreword, I invite you to connect. This is not a transaction. It is an offering.
Because at the end of the day, my clinic remains my foundation — a sacred space of healing.
But in supporting our homeopathic literature, I feel I am also fulfilling another sacred task: to safeguard and amplify the written legacy of our profession, in the spirit of Hahnemann, Boenninghausen, Kent, Boger, and many others.
Let us nurture a culture where meaningful work is not only written but also received, understood, and honoured.
Let us together keep the lamp of genuine homeopathy burning — not just in prescriptions, but in pages.
Dr. Anil Singhal MD (Hom.)
Homeopathic Physician | Author of Boger’s Legacy
📩 Email: clinic (at) anilsinghal.com
📞 Contact: +91 9810264825
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– Thematic Materia Medica – Review
– Beyond The Stethoscope – Review
– History of Homeopathy – Review
– Miasmatic Prescribing – Review
– Thematic Materia Medica – Foreword
– Modern Homeopathy for Bone Disorders – Foreword