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In Quest of the Last Victory
In Quest of the Last Victory is an inspirational story of the author’s perseverance, fighting spirit and persistent efforts to achieve higher goals by stretching beyond what his physical abilities seemed to permit him. Despite complete paralysis of the body, Navin Gulia continued to have aspirations and made every effort to accomplish them. With a single-minded focus and determination, he turned his disability into a life-affirming force. He mastered chess, studied computer science, flew hang gliders and microlight aircraft, and went on to become the first Indian to drive non-stop to the highest motorable mountain pass in the world, the forbidding Marsimik La in Ladakh. This is a captivating tale of grit and determination that will inspire and motivate people of all ages.ContentsForeword by Milkha SinghForeword by Vijaya GhoshPrefaceComing into ExistenceTraining in the ArmyAn Appointment with DestinyArduous Journey Back to LifeAiming for the ImpossibleConquering the Death TrapLife Thereafter
168 pages, Paperback
First published October 24, 2011
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April 3, 2013
RESPECT....That's the first word which comes to my mind! Navin Gulia isn't any ordinary paraplegic man who has overcome his physical challenges to tackle the toughest of the situations thrown at him or rather the ones he created to meet them head-on! It is story of inspiration, dogged determination and would motivate everybody to achieve unimaginable objectives! He has inspired many already and I am sure Navin would continue to inspire millions more in time to come! this is a must-read book for all those people who lose their will to fight or live and go into self-despair...this book would shake them up and get back them to be victorious again! I rate it 5/5...without any iota of doubt! you are the man Sir! keep up with your great work...wishing you the very best of luck!
January 5, 2013
Excellent Excellent book!!! Naive Gulia is a true Hero. His grit and determination to achieve his goals is highly motivational. I think, this book is required reading for people of all ages. There were many things in the book which touched me but the things which stood out for me among them.
"life is nothing without passion, and my passion was life itself, I wanted to live every bit of it"
When people ask me, " Do you meditate", I answer, "For me, every minute of life is meditation".
My advice: just read it!!!!
"life is nothing without passion, and my passion was life itself, I wanted to live every bit of it"
When people ask me, " Do you meditate", I answer, "For me, every minute of life is meditation".
My advice: just read it!!!!
June 28, 2023
Inspirational, I never have sympathy for beggars, and now if I come across one I will tell him to know who Navin Gulia is. If he can do such wonderful deeds with so many limitations, you please stop begging. Every young Indian, has to read this book and understand what commitment is to love and to life is. The icing on the cake are the last 9 pages of the book, "lessons of life".
Thank you sir, For you are a true inspiration.
Thank you sir, For you are a true inspiration.
August 3, 2019
Sir Navin Gulia is such an inspiring soul.
THE REAL HERO!
This is a motivating, refreshing and hopeful book.
It gives you a whole new perspective as it motivates you to work on your strengths, learning to live your life without fear and enjoying every moment.
And lastly, there's always a reason to be happy :)
Happy Reading!
THE REAL HERO!
This is a motivating, refreshing and hopeful book.
It gives you a whole new perspective as it motivates you to work on your strengths, learning to live your life without fear and enjoying every moment.
And lastly, there's always a reason to be happy :)
Happy Reading!
June 22, 2020
Quite a motivational book. Will teach you face adversaries head on.
Because like Navin Gulia says "luck can stop you once, twice, thrice maybe even the fourth time. But it can't always stop you."
Because like Navin Gulia says "luck can stop you once, twice, thrice maybe even the fourth time. But it can't always stop you."
April 14, 2014
Life has not been fair to Navin Gulia. Crippled after an unfortunate accident days before passing out of the Indian Military Academy as an Army officer, Navin lost everything he had ever worked and dreamed of. At that time he was just 21.
After two years of hospitalization, he was finally discharged from the Indian Army. Refusing to give up, he went on to create a world record that no one had dared to attempt. One of the biggest achievements of his life was driving a special vehicle—retrofitted by him—to the world’s highest motorable road in the world, the Marsimik La in the Himalayas.
This is a rare story of nerve and strength of mind that asserts yet again that the real measure of a man’s ability is his indomitable spirit. Though full of emotion, I thought the writing was ordinary, and, sadly, in the copy that I had, four pages were upside down.
Highly recommended.
After two years of hospitalization, he was finally discharged from the Indian Army. Refusing to give up, he went on to create a world record that no one had dared to attempt. One of the biggest achievements of his life was driving a special vehicle—retrofitted by him—to the world’s highest motorable road in the world, the Marsimik La in the Himalayas.
This is a rare story of nerve and strength of mind that asserts yet again that the real measure of a man’s ability is his indomitable spirit. Though full of emotion, I thought the writing was ordinary, and, sadly, in the copy that I had, four pages were upside down.
Highly recommended.
January 10, 2017
An inspirational book. Makes one think about one's limits. Made me think about the uncertainities of life & the ability to transform life through conscious actions. The narration was good, and you travel with the author. What struck me most was his love for the unknown lady which he retains even in the peaks of his fame.
April 24, 2012
Navin Gulia shares how from being an average child, with a clear goal in mind , he was able to achieve what appeared to be impossible. He shares several examples of how CAN DO spirit can create winners.
January 13, 2014
Its an amazing life story of Navin Gulia. Gives goosebumps as well as inspiration to do the work that you want to even in the presence of setbacks, failures and always strive for achieving more than what you are capable of right now.
December 3, 2012
Inspiring to the core and very well written. But for the bit on his birth, the entire book was simply riveting.
August 20, 2013
Navin's story is truly inspirational. Goes to show what willpower and determination can achieve.
October 16, 2013
I posted the review here -> http://xpsajeevk.blogspot.com/2013/09...
Good to read.
Good to read.
August 10, 2015
Book talks about the journey of the writer on how he comes from NDA to a wheel chair and how he manages to set and achieve his last quest
March 8, 2013
loved it .Navin Gulia proves his point "Our body and mind have infinite ability".Truly inspiring
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