Just Here: My Reflections as a 24-Year-Old in a Chaotic World

by Nathan M. Markarian

91 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2025

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book feels like sitting down with a thoughtful friend who shares honest life lessons and hopes for the future. Nathan doesn’t pretend to have all the answers, he simply pauses to reflect on what it means to grow up in a chaotic world. His writing is raw and it is especially relatable for young adults facing uncertainty.

If you enjoy reflective, motivational reads that blend personal stories with big questions about life, purpose and hope “Just Here” is a refreshing read.

[Rohit · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book begins with reflections o ending, showing how the shortness of life gives it value. Nathan explains that everything— people, time, even star — has an end. This makes our moments precious. I liked how he compared losing people, teaching but care for life itself. It felt like a deep reminder not to waste time complaining but to appreciate what we have. For students like me,this chapter inspires us to live more consciously and not take small moment for granted.

[Tej · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nathan's reflection on despair during exams and world crises felt relatable. He compares life to a timed test — stressful but temporary. I liked his idea that optimism is not navie but necessary for action. In a world full of corruption and chaos, believing in better things helps us fight on. As a student, this chapter taught me that even if problems and jeep hope alive. It was motivating, especially his example of choosing to act instead of giving up.

[Nitika · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of David, the war veterans who finds purpose after saving a stranger, was powerful. It showed that even in pain and loss, one moment of courage can change a life what touched me most was how both David and Alexia were about to give up, but saving each other gave them meaning. As a student, this reminded me that our action, even small ones, can save lives Or bring hope. The chapters felt like a message that purpose us found not in perfection, but in service.

[Jessica Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book felt as if sitting silently with someone who really understands sorrow. The way the author puts emotions into words, it is still comfortable. Some routes about silence and peace stopped me and thought of my moments of loss. It does not try to "heal" the pain - it lets you feel it and slowly release it. When life seems heavy, I will return to these pages again.

[Jhon Pyper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was surprised how simple writing is. Short reflections and poems catch the feelings that are difficult to say loudly. The section about keeping the place for pain without running through it actually touched me. This is the type of book you place on your bedside, not to finish at once, but to return when your heart company needs it.

[Heather Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I loved the most was honesty. The author does not hide behind big words or polish perfection. Instead, every line feels that it has come directly from the heart. Instead of running this, the part about sitting with sadness resonated with me. This reminded me that it is not about pretending to recover treatment - it is about learning to breathe between breakage.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading here felt almost like treatment here. Notice the path and small things about slowing yourself - such as light, breath, or appearance - calms me of my worried thoughts. I particularly liked how the author used repetition in a few lines, almost like a meditation. This is a book to taste slowly, not through haste.

[Melissa Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite parts was where the author writes about the current love and loss. This is something that I have always felt but there were never words for it. This book gives the language to the emotions that you do not know how to express. It is small but powerful - something happens in every page that the penis performs in your mind.

[Jennifer Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appreciated that this book is not linear. Some entries are long, some are only a few lines, but each one feels intentional. The way it works healing is not in straight lines, but in waves. I read some pages every night and realized that I was being reminded slowly that he should be kind to myself.

[Kimberly Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just here, there is a gentle companion for any person who passes through sorrow, heartbreak, or infection. Writing does not push you to move forward quickly - it respects the process. My favorite lines were about finding beauty in simple moments. He hoped that even in sadness, there are still pieces of light in life that are waiting for us.

[Akshara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book serves as a space for quiet contemplation, not a guide encouraging readers to slow down, breathe ,mindset and overcoming fear are central providing insight into internal struggle and a new prospective rather than chasing endless goal offering a moment to reflect and breathe Highly recommend.

[Sai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just Here : My Reflections as a 24-Year-Old in a Chaotic World is a short book by Nathan Markarian where he shares his observations, thoughts about life in an honest way. This book feels very relatable. Young readers will definitely connect with it because Nathan has talked about topics which young people experiences like self doubt, finding meaning, purpose, feeling lost etc.

[Radhika · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I actually loved about this book is that despite its tone is motivational, it doesn't pressure the idea of hustle, success and productivity on you. It subtly inspires you, encourages you to be just you, without always exhausting yourself for results. It also has some simple tips which actually helps increasing your productivity

[Ayush Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Markarian explores what it means to keep going when life feels uncertain, a common experience in the early years of adulthood when things "don't always make sense" and touch upon the journey of personal growth and navigating this constant motion is a core part of the experience.

[Tiffany Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The tone of the book is both soft and strong at the same time Words accept pain but also remind you of flexibility. I underlined the part about "not full of peace but full of meaning". That sentence alone reconsidered me on how I give silence in my life.

[Amanda Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not a book that you read and kept away. This is the one you take with you during a difficult season. Instead of trying to avoid them, the chapter was the most influential for me about being present with your feelings. It felt as if permission to slow down and simply exist.

[Shubhadarshani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is easy to read and highly relatable. Every chapter feels so personal and honest. The writing is so warm because author doesn't act like he has figured it out all, no advice, no preaching, just deep thoughts on life, purpose, fear etc

It's an extremely comforting book to read.

[Sophiya · Rating 5 out of 5]

The chapter on STEP UP YOUR GAME was very useful to me. It offers simple yet effective frameworks which anyone can adopt into their life like move daily, free your mind, stay organised etc. I really needed this push. This book offers simple but powerful ideas.

[Sejal Warwatkar · Rating 5 out of 5]

The simplicity of writing is instantly captivating. Honest, unfiltered thoughts feels like author is just opening up his heart to the readers. I loved his thoughts on topics like emotional hostage and embracing failures.

[Jackson Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

The lines about the oceans, shadows and cool dawn painting the pictures in my head that correspond to the feelings inside me. The poem really reached home about taking memories because I had recently lost someone. This book did not eradicate the pain, but it made me feel less in it.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good job dude. 100/100