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From Ouch to Oops
RamG Vallath has everything going for him. He has studied at IIT, seen 200 per cent jumps in his salary and become one of the youngest chief operating officers of a telecom company in India. When he steps into the role of a director at a major international computer hardware firm, he thinks life is set.
But life is soon about to come crashing down on him. He is diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder that weakens his muscles. Mundane tasks like buttoning up his shirt, climbing down steps and typing on a keyboard become excruciatingly difficult. To make things worse, he loses his job at a time when his annual hospitalization bill has steadily climbed to Rs 20 lakh.
But even as the chips are down and hope starts to fade, RamG decides not to give up. He becomes the cheerleader at home and outside, spreading positivity wherever he goes and choosing to meet his fate with a brave face.
From Ouch to Oops is the inspirational true story of RamG's life and holds lessons not just for people with disabilities but anyone with a mental demon. It will teach you grit and courage, make you laugh, and show how when the going gets tough, the tough get humorous. You will put it down knowing that RamG is the most positive person you have ever met.
But life is soon about to come crashing down on him. He is diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder that weakens his muscles. Mundane tasks like buttoning up his shirt, climbing down steps and typing on a keyboard become excruciatingly difficult. To make things worse, he loses his job at a time when his annual hospitalization bill has steadily climbed to Rs 20 lakh.
But even as the chips are down and hope starts to fade, RamG decides not to give up. He becomes the cheerleader at home and outside, spreading positivity wherever he goes and choosing to meet his fate with a brave face.
From Ouch to Oops is the inspirational true story of RamG's life and holds lessons not just for people with disabilities but anyone with a mental demon. It will teach you grit and courage, make you laugh, and show how when the going gets tough, the tough get humorous. You will put it down knowing that RamG is the most positive person you have ever met.
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149 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2014
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August 19, 2015
I would rate 2.5/5. Its autobiography of author on how even in tough times managed to have faith, be positive leading to success.What I liked most about book is the quotes at end of each chapter.Its one time read.
June 2, 2015
Ouch to Oops is the autobiography of RamG Vallath, the author of Oops The Mighty Gurgle. Having read the review of that book, I snooped around using google to know more about RamG, and fortunately I landed on his latest book, his biography, an inspiring one at that.
The biography starts with the chapter Ouch, where RamG describes an incident where he is getting ready for a meeting. It takes him the better part of 3 hours to get ready - to shower, have his breakfast and then dress for the meeting. He has CIDP, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, an auto-immune disorder characterized by weakness in the arms and legs. The last chapter Oops is about his present condition, when he has just published his first book of fiction, Oops The Mighty Gurgle. In between he describes his childhood, his education, his love, his marriage, his career, his debility, his recovery and finally his current mission in life, in 21 chapters.
Vallath is one of the few, for whom everything comes easily. He did well in his studies, even without trying. He gets into IIT with a very good rank. He enters a premier management institute after a minor hiccup in his undergraduate studies. He marries the girl of his heart; he becomes the youngest CEO in a telecom company. At such a time his physical health suffers due to a mysterious condition, despite which he continues cheerfully in his job, determined only to show his positive side to others. He learns and he lives with his never say die attitude and overcomes his circumstances to make a difference to himself and to others around him.
Inspirational, to say the least.
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The biography starts with the chapter Ouch, where RamG describes an incident where he is getting ready for a meeting. It takes him the better part of 3 hours to get ready - to shower, have his breakfast and then dress for the meeting. He has CIDP, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, an auto-immune disorder characterized by weakness in the arms and legs. The last chapter Oops is about his present condition, when he has just published his first book of fiction, Oops The Mighty Gurgle. In between he describes his childhood, his education, his love, his marriage, his career, his debility, his recovery and finally his current mission in life, in 21 chapters.
Vallath is one of the few, for whom everything comes easily. He did well in his studies, even without trying. He gets into IIT with a very good rank. He enters a premier management institute after a minor hiccup in his undergraduate studies. He marries the girl of his heart; he becomes the youngest CEO in a telecom company. At such a time his physical health suffers due to a mysterious condition, despite which he continues cheerfully in his job, determined only to show his positive side to others. He learns and he lives with his never say die attitude and overcomes his circumstances to make a difference to himself and to others around him.
Inspirational, to say the least.
See a more detailed review on Plus Minus 'n' More
January 2, 2018
Great inspring book, if you want a sucessful carrier read this and practise! Sucess will come if you are preapred to put the right effort in without compromising ethics and honesty!
Must read!!!
Must read!!!
March 2, 2016
I must have entered the guinness world book of records for having finished reading a book in an hour and a half! I'm compelled to write about the story behind RamG's first story. This book, 'From Ouch to Oops' talks about the story behind how RamG wrote 'Oops the mighty gurgle'.
He is clearly India's P.G Wodehouse! There are a lot of P.G Wodehouse wannabes, but RamG was no wannabe, he just became PGW!
The first lines in his book, caught my pulse - "I dedicate this book to all the protons in the universe!
With neither swag nor sneer of his XLRI halo, nor the ego of some other authors who have claimed to have read in excess of 10,000 books to swell their egos, RamG is the most humble and positive minded author i've ever come across in person and in paper :)
RamG keeps me waiting for his next book!
He is clearly India's P.G Wodehouse! There are a lot of P.G Wodehouse wannabes, but RamG was no wannabe, he just became PGW!
The first lines in his book, caught my pulse - "I dedicate this book to all the protons in the universe!
With neither swag nor sneer of his XLRI halo, nor the ego of some other authors who have claimed to have read in excess of 10,000 books to swell their egos, RamG is the most humble and positive minded author i've ever come across in person and in paper :)
RamG keeps me waiting for his next book!
June 20, 2015
It is a biography of a person whose life is really unthinkable. He's one of the rare person who's still positive and energetic about life, love and the future. He's a good inspiration in how to take life in a positive way and move forward amidst all struggles. He's definitely inspirational.
But the book could be written crisp or more about him crossing the struggles. Until the ninth chapter, it is going nowhere. Though it's his life, what's with everyone writing their own version of 2 states. I mean I get it, is love marriage, get to the point. The style is very inconsistent. At times, his love for quants is over-emphasized. I'm good in quants too but it's no big deal.
But the book could be written crisp or more about him crossing the struggles. Until the ninth chapter, it is going nowhere. Though it's his life, what's with everyone writing their own version of 2 states. I mean I get it, is love marriage, get to the point. The style is very inconsistent. At times, his love for quants is over-emphasized. I'm good in quants too but it's no big deal.
December 7, 2014
Brilliant piece of work!
If you ever want to read a biography, ‘From Ouch to Oops’ is what you should have in your mind. It’s actually a journey of human emotions, strengths, weaknesses, sorrows, happiness and what not. Go for it.
If you ever want to read a biography, ‘From Ouch to Oops’ is what you should have in your mind. It’s actually a journey of human emotions, strengths, weaknesses, sorrows, happiness and what not. Go for it.
December 29, 2014
From Ouch to Oops - A scintillating tale of sheer grit, determination and hope - The review can be read at the below link.
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December 29, 2014
Written from heart. Simple read, full of positivism! Enjoyed every bit of it.
July 21, 2015
Amazing read..very captivating,,I don't as a policy read self-help or motivational books, but this one is just awesome and lot of LOL..btw it's more a biography than self help..
November 19, 2017
Its a great and a very inspirational book-I liked it alot
February 24, 2017
its a nice book.
January 24, 2019
Excellent!
February 1, 2015
Simple to read.Full of positive vibes.
September 1, 2025
From Ouch to Oops by RamG Vallath
Inspiring memoir filled with humour and honesty. The author has headed massive operations for big corporations and has a painful autoimmune disorder. If you're curious about a career in top management or want to know how some people are always smiling in the face of adversity, or just looking for an entertaining read, this book is for you.
An extract:
By the time I had landed in Dell, they decided to do away with my role. Hence, I was without a job.
I felt like a beauty queen preening herself in front of an admiring crowd just before someone comes and viciously boots her: startled, let down, amazed, shocked and ashamed to show my face.
But Jaideep, a great people manager, was working behind the scenes to get me a more meaningful role. So one day he called me over and asked me, 'RamG, we have been trying to create a certification programme for assessing agent capability. Romi is looking for someone to lead that. Are you interested?'
Creating a certification was pure HR work. Even though I had HR heads reporting to me in the earlier orle, I really did not have the HR understanding required to pull that off. Creating a certification of Dell's call taking agents also required knowledge of Dell processes, understanding of technical troubleshooting, familiarity of Dell products, etc. My score was zero on all counts. The role was that of an individual contributor, with no one reporting to me. I had just come here from a role where I could lord it over a circle of 300-odd people, having managers of managers of people managers reporting to me, with a comprehensive profit-and-loss responsibility, handling a revenue of Rs 300 crore and an annual investment of over Rs 400 crore. I had been promised a billion dollar evenue and a team size of 800. Now I was to be an individual contributor making a certification!
I said yes.
Inspiring memoir filled with humour and honesty. The author has headed massive operations for big corporations and has a painful autoimmune disorder. If you're curious about a career in top management or want to know how some people are always smiling in the face of adversity, or just looking for an entertaining read, this book is for you.
An extract:
By the time I had landed in Dell, they decided to do away with my role. Hence, I was without a job.
I felt like a beauty queen preening herself in front of an admiring crowd just before someone comes and viciously boots her: startled, let down, amazed, shocked and ashamed to show my face.
But Jaideep, a great people manager, was working behind the scenes to get me a more meaningful role. So one day he called me over and asked me, 'RamG, we have been trying to create a certification programme for assessing agent capability. Romi is looking for someone to lead that. Are you interested?'
Creating a certification was pure HR work. Even though I had HR heads reporting to me in the earlier orle, I really did not have the HR understanding required to pull that off. Creating a certification of Dell's call taking agents also required knowledge of Dell processes, understanding of technical troubleshooting, familiarity of Dell products, etc. My score was zero on all counts. The role was that of an individual contributor, with no one reporting to me. I had just come here from a role where I could lord it over a circle of 300-odd people, having managers of managers of people managers reporting to me, with a comprehensive profit-and-loss responsibility, handling a revenue of Rs 300 crore and an annual investment of over Rs 400 crore. I had been promised a billion dollar evenue and a team size of 800. Now I was to be an individual contributor making a certification!
I said yes.
September 6, 2021
🤔 How much time do you need to button up your shirt👔?
An autobiography that feels like novel
#insight From the ex and youngest COO of Airtel of his times, Ramg Vallath wrote his life story in very amusing way. The book from first to last is full of twist, humor and learnings. This book will surely change your vision to see the world.
#review Divided into 21 chapters, from ouch to oops revovles around Ramg Vallath's life. Coming from small village of Kerela, Ramgopal Verma often called as Ramg manages to secure 129th rank in IIT-JEE : one of the toughest exam in India. From chilling all nights at hostel, trying various drinks, falling prey to alcohol, getting first job to getting jobless, being healthy to get diagnosed with autoimmune disease, from being healthy to inflaing like ballon, from being obsessed to being healthy, and many more. Ramg wonderfully covers all his life experiences in very unique way.
#strength
➡️ Intriguing and interesting title.
➡️ Easy and lucid language
➡️ What I learned box at the end of every chapter is the jewel of the book
➡️ Indian cultures and values are well described.
➡️ The oops and ouch will left you stunned.
#drawback
The author at times turn overrated.
#targetgroup
👉 for those who want to improve and learn from others mistake.
👉 who are depressed and finding something to laugh.
👉 who can't normalise their live with severe disease like cancer, aids, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
#agegroup
👉13 & above.
👉 bags of students and professionals.
#genre
Self-help, non - fiction
#rating
5 /5 ⭐♥
From ouch to oops should be in everyone tbr list
#dhairyawithbooks#ouch2oops#harpercollins#readwithharpercollins #readwithhci #cavsofharpercollins #harperbooks #bookreviews #bookrecommendations #inspirarionalbooks
An autobiography that feels like novel
#insight From the ex and youngest COO of Airtel of his times, Ramg Vallath wrote his life story in very amusing way. The book from first to last is full of twist, humor and learnings. This book will surely change your vision to see the world.
#review Divided into 21 chapters, from ouch to oops revovles around Ramg Vallath's life. Coming from small village of Kerela, Ramgopal Verma often called as Ramg manages to secure 129th rank in IIT-JEE : one of the toughest exam in India. From chilling all nights at hostel, trying various drinks, falling prey to alcohol, getting first job to getting jobless, being healthy to get diagnosed with autoimmune disease, from being healthy to inflaing like ballon, from being obsessed to being healthy, and many more. Ramg wonderfully covers all his life experiences in very unique way.
#strength
➡️ Intriguing and interesting title.
➡️ Easy and lucid language
➡️ What I learned box at the end of every chapter is the jewel of the book
➡️ Indian cultures and values are well described.
➡️ The oops and ouch will left you stunned.
#drawback
The author at times turn overrated.
#targetgroup
👉 for those who want to improve and learn from others mistake.
👉 who are depressed and finding something to laugh.
👉 who can't normalise their live with severe disease like cancer, aids, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
#agegroup
👉13 & above.
👉 bags of students and professionals.
#genre
Self-help, non - fiction
#rating
5 /5 ⭐♥
From ouch to oops should be in everyone tbr list
#dhairyawithbooks#ouch2oops#harpercollins#readwithharpercollins #readwithhci #cavsofharpercollins #harperbooks #bookreviews #bookrecommendations #inspirarionalbooks
January 10, 2021
An inspirational story but it lacked something. A quick one time read. I was deeply moved by there book 'wonder' and expected a similar experience. But the same was not the case. This is simple and rational.
April 26, 2022
Wow! Truly inspiring.
It was an amazing read and totally worth my time. Would recommend this book to someone who is looking for reasons to believe that things could be okay after facing major setbacks.
It was an amazing read and totally worth my time. Would recommend this book to someone who is looking for reasons to believe that things could be okay after facing major setbacks.
December 27, 2022
A nice and inspiring read. Extremely relatable.
January 2, 2023
Great read. RamG pens down his life experiences in a humorous way, which keeps the readers hooked till the very end of the book. Quite inspiring, definitely going to keep this book in my re-read list!
August 10, 2016
Writers story might be inspiring, but book is certainly not.
I read this book as it was having 4.8+ rating on Flipkart and also on other sites. Author might have asked to his colleagues to comment positive to his book.
I read this book as it was having 4.8+ rating on Flipkart and also on other sites. Author might have asked to his colleagues to comment positive to his book.
January 14, 2016
More of a biography than a self help, however entails some inspiring anecdotes from the life of the author that most of the people undergo be it college corporate transition or marriage (of the family rather than individuals). An interesting read ☺
November 30, 2021
This book is the autobiography of Ram gopal vallath.. the challenge he overcome because of a disease.. the book is really inspiring but the things he wrote about his job was not clear for me😬.. got an motivation by the book🙋🏼♀️ moreover the first book I have read in my life..
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