Unfold the Stories of Unsung Heroes Part III: Common People - Uncommon Stories

by Ritish Sharma, Ritish Sharma, Deepak Joshi

Not all heroes wear capes or make it into history books. Some fight battles no one sees, change lives in silence, and leave behind legacies that the world forgets too soon. This book is for them.

Unfold the Stories of Unsung Heroes – Part 3 is a continuation of the Unsung Heroes Series by Ritish Sharma & Deepak Joshi. The book brings you face to face with extraordinary individuals whose courage, resilience, and selflessness shaped the world. These are stories of defiance, survival, and relentless hope of real people who stood against the odds and made an impact.

Meet the heroes you’ve never heard of but will never

A diplomat who risked his career to save thousands from the Holocaust.
A woman whose coding genius helped land Apollo 11 on the moon.
A girl who fell from the sky and walked out of the jungle alive.
A doctor who restored sight to millions with one small surgery.
A man who spends his life patrolling a bridge, pulling people back from the edge.

And that’s just the beginning.

These aren’t just stories—they’re reminders that the world is shaped by quiet warriors, hidden champions, and everyday people who choose to stand up, even when no one is watching.

If you believe in the power of resilience, compassion, and the human spirit, this book belongs on your shelf.

Read it. Share it. Keep their legacies alive.

92 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2025

About the author

Ritish Sharma is an author, writer, and creator of Aspiring Blog — a growing platform and community dedicated to storytelling, purpose, and creative expression. He is best known for the Unfold the Stories of Unsung Heroes series, where he brings to light the incredible journeys of ordinary people who quietly changed the world through courage, compassion, and resilience.

Ritish loves writing about topics that offer a different lens to understand the world — stories that challenge perspectives, spark empathy, and restore belief in the power of individual action. He’s endlessly curious about human nature, the meaning behind things, and the unseen connections that shape our lives.

A dreamer at heart, Ritish finds joy in stargazing and pondering the vastness of space. The night sky fuels his imagination and reminds him how small, yet meaningful, each of our stories can be.

When he’s not writing or collaborating with fellow creatives, you’ll likely find him building digital spaces through Aspiring Blog, wandering into the mountains, or simply lost in thought under a blanket of stars.

Reviews

[Marsha Ingrao · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished the book last night. There were so many great stories about heroes that most people never hear about. I had heard of Chiune Sugihara, though I didn’t know his name or many of the details. I was very intrigued by the lady who had fallen out of the plane at 30,000 feet and had survived. How amazing is that, and that she knew the jungle well enough to get out. Even more, she made such a great contribution to society afterward. I loved the guy who rescued so many who tried to commit suicide. The humble king moved me. The boy soldier was amazing. With absolutely no one to raise him, he did wonderful things. Just amazing. I think those were my favorite three. But all of them are perfect examples of heroes and heroines. I also like how international they are. Even an experienced historian might not know about all of those heroes. This is a fabulous and quick, easy read that has been well-researched.

[Lauren Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

On the back cover it is written that “Not all heroes are known. Not all battles are seen” and after turning the last page, nothing could be truer. This encouraging book is compiled of ten incredible stories. My emotions stirred, and I was in awe of the heroes with fearless mindsets to help others. These human beings tested their abilities to achieve what might be assumed as impossible. Each narrative was moving, but a few that stood out were “Chiune Sugihara, The Japanese Schindler” which tells of how one man provided an escape route for thousands of Jewish families during the Nazi regime. “Chen Si, The Guardian of the Bridge” speaks about a man who prevented many hopeless souls from jumping who saw suicide as their only option. “Babar Ali, The Boy Who Built a School” touches on a boy who believed that education should be a right and not a privilege. Lastly, “Dian Fossey, The Woman Who Spoke to Gorillas” tells of how a woman built a life-changing bond between her and gorillas that she found to be gentle and genuinely social. Joy and sorrow both play a role in every experience – accounts of people who fought against all odds, persevering when moving forward seemed challenging. Sacrifices were required in order to initiate their ideas. These heroes weren’t wealth or fame chasers, and some circumstances were those that we can only imagine. Their accomplishments, tenacity, and passion to their causes demonstrate the goodness in humanity. I highly recommend this inspiring book.

[Pete Springer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the series of Unsung Heroes by Ritish Sharma and Deepak Joshi. Having read the first book in the series, this edition follows the same format. Sharma and Joshi focus on common people who have done extraordinary things in their lives without fame to make a difference in the world. The one common denominator is these ten individuals are inspirational and giving people who never became well-known figures in the world despite making valuable contributions. These noble people, in many cases, helped the less fortunate.

Though all ten stories were inspirational, I'll briefly touch on three that moved me the most. Chiune Sugihara was known as the Japanese Schindler. He wrote 6,000 visas for Jewish families living in Lithuania, against his own government's orders directives, so they could escape the wrath of Hitler and travel safely to Japan. Sanduk Ruit was a doctor living in Nepal who performed over 180,000 eye surgeries, restoring the vision of many legally blind people. He developed a new ten-minute cataract surgery, targeting those who couldn't afford to pay for expensive medical treatments. Babar Ali was a nine-year-old boy living in Mursidabad, India, who helped change the attitudes toward education, which was not seen as a priority at the time. After completing his own school day, he rushed home to begin teaching illiterate children in his village. What started as a small endeavor gained momentum until he had established a school for poor children.

If you're looking for an uplifting read, this book is for you.