Almost There But yet Not Arrived

by Sandeep Mishra

Almost a School Topper… Almost an IITian… Almost Married My Girlfriend… Can Life be Worse? Success is glorified and over-hyped, most by those who can barely get there. For those who actually reach there and cross the benchmark, success gets redefined and refurbished with a new benchmark. Shashi however did not belong to either of these groups. He had always been amongst those, who were teased by success the most. His story has been all about missing his goals by a whisker. One after the other as the pages kept turning in Shashi’s life he continued setting up new benchmarks but was constantly deprived of the last mile.There are many, who spend their entire life chasing their goals and in turn defer the state of happiness for a goal they might never achieve. Shashi was about to be one of those but something happened in Shashi’s life which revamped his existence. A surprise encounter in his life made a revelation for him, making him realize what true success and happiness means. It made him discover what it takes to be truly happy and it was not a verse from the pages of a self-help book or excerpts of a discourse. It was a life changing moment for Shashi and he never stopped after that.

161 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 16, 2014

Reviews

[Priyaanka Batra Harjai · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a motivating account that should be read by teenagers. This is an easy to read and understand story that motivates the readers not to lose hope but to look out for new opportunity and embrace them open-handed. I suggest it to be a recommended read for individuals who are finding themselves in a fix about the passage of life and turn of events.

As far as my verdict is concerned, he had been successful in broadening the number of options available at the disposal. His idea is to sensitize the readers that do not be disheartened if you are not able to achieve the standards as set by the societal norms. You always have the opportunity to break open the barriers and achieve new heights. After all, it is not necessary to follow the footsteps of the others; you may lead the herd yourself and be an example to others.

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[Preethi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. A MUSTTTT READ for everyone, especially for the youth. I totally loved the way the story was carried through out the novel and the beautiful message that was delivered at the end. Very Inspiring.

@Sandeep Mishra: Looking forward for more such books from you!!