"It is possible to dream again after all is lost. The fire you've been through carves your wings. It is different for everyone, but you need to rise from the ashes if you want to test those wings." - Akshaya Saraf
This may be the realest book I have read recently because the story isn't about made up characters and scenes, it is filled with real experiences, problems, people and characters form the author's life, the simplicity of the story connects with you and makes us realise it's okay to feel "broken" , it's okay to accept that life can't be perfect but also every chance we recieve, with people we love and places with visit, take it, make the best of out of it because the future and it's obstacles/joys are unknown.
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It starts off by an introduction to author's life and friends and marks its journey towards the hardest moments..weeks...months of her life. It is written in a narrative tone though it almost feels like reading her personal diary. As the famous saying goes - if it doesn't break you, it makes you stronger ; we see how the author deals with whatever life throws at her and gets up stronger, it becomes difficult, breaking points are reached but still the author finds her hope to get up yet again, with new things learnt and courage found. Every problem is taken as a chance to improve ourselves and learn from our failures. The initial part is filled with cutesy flashbacks from her childhood and a glimpse of the author's quirky humour. The best part is, it's filled with qoutes or references from your favourite tv series/movies & actors! We get to read the most vulnerable experiences, feel her pain in moments of frustration and grief, we see her thoughts about rascism & various sterotypes, and her feminist spirit!
It gives you much needed reminders like never take anything for granted and to never lose hope no matter what. Definitely go for it if you are looking for a short and thought provoking read 🦋🌻
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Palak
A thought provoking read
Reviewed in India on August 8, 2022
Palak
Reviewed in India on August 8, 2022
This may be the realest book I have read recently because the story isn't about made up characters and scenes, it is filled with real experiences, problems, people and characters form the author's life, the simplicity of the story connects with you and makes us realise it's okay to feel "broken" , it's okay to accept that life can't be perfect but also every chance we recieve, with people we love and places with visit, take it, make the best of out of it because the future and it's obstacles/joys are unknown.
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It starts off by an introduction to author's life and friends and marks its journey towards the hardest moments..weeks...months of her life. It is written in a narrative tone though it almost feels like reading her personal diary. As the famous saying goes - if it doesn't break you, it makes you stronger ; we see how the author deals with whatever life throws at her and gets up stronger, it becomes difficult, breaking points are reached but still the author finds her hope to get up yet again, with new things learnt and courage found. Every problem is taken as a chance to improve ourselves and learn from our failures. The initial part is filled with cutesy flashbacks from her childhood and a glimpse of the author's quirky humour. The best part is, it's filled with qoutes or references from your favourite tv series/movies & actors! We get to read the most vulnerable experiences, feel her pain in moments of frustration and grief, we see her thoughts about rascism & various sterotypes, and her feminist spirit!
It gives you much needed reminders like never take anything for granted and to never lose hope no matter what. Definitely go for it if you are looking for a short and thought provoking read 🦋🌻
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Devlina Bhattacharya
VERY RELATABLE ✨
Reviewed in India on March 3, 2022
Devlina Bhattacharya
Reviewed in India on March 3, 2022
I love how the book is so relatable. I think, a lot of people, specially women of this country, can relate to the situations the Author has been through.
The author talks about her upbringing, the patriarchal society that we live in, her achievements despite biases and all the ups and downs in her life.
I absolutely love how she never gave up and fought against all that, bravely.
It's a phenomenal piece to read. The book is honest, inspirational, thought-provoking and spreads positivity.
It teaches you to never lose hope no matter what.
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Aayushi Y
Brilliant and inspiring!
Reviewed in India on March 8, 2023
Aayushi Y
Reviewed in India on March 8, 2023
This book is an insight into the author’s life and the hardships she has encountered in life generally and as a woman living in a patriarchal society. The stories enlighten the reader about how the afflictions endured by us make us stronger. Just like a phoenix that rises from it’s ashes, we as individuals are reborn from our adversities.
The author recounts tales from her life and how she experienced numerous set-backs and upheavals, only to emerge a mentally and emotionally stronger and better person.
This book reassures us that it is okay to be imperfect, to break-down or fall apart. But it’s essential not to give up hope and pick yourself up and move on. That every experience is a lesson and nothing is permanent, even hardships. This book is a perfect example of how we are not alone in what we feel, there are others who are going through similar struggles. What I loved about this book is how makes me feel understood. The author has tossed in a few references from my favourite shows and movies and I absolutely loved it!
I love the writing style; it is compelling, straightforward and keeps you glued to the pages. Such a wholesome read!
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Gaurav Jaiswal
Hope And Resilience ⭐
Reviewed in India on August 25, 2023
Gaurav Jaiswal
Reviewed in India on August 25, 2023
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Arzoo
Inspiring
Reviewed in India on July 15, 2022
Arzoo
Reviewed in India on July 15, 2022
And and and the best part of this book is that all it's proceeds go towards funding of Vishwachetana Blind School, Hospet, India. That's so kind of the author. Isn't it?
So, this book traces the life story of the author and all the hardships she went through, may it be standing beside her mother fighting with breast cancer or cremating her grandmother in those difficult times of COVID, and how she didn't lose hope in the darkest of times.
This book also involves the COVID times and the real situation of our healthcare systems at that time and the difficulties faced by most of the people because of it.
It is a short read, with simple language. There are quotes at the beginning of every chapter, which I loved. I also loved the Harry Potter references in the book!!!!!
At some points, it felt as if some things are skipped or as if the author just jumped from one thing to another. I found difficulty in following the events at times.
I recommend it to everyone, but especially to those who think they're never coming back from the darkness within.
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