Tim’s Comments (group member since Mar 19, 2025)

Tim’s comments from the Around the World in 80 Books group.

The Chaiwallah: An inspiring, heartfelt story of resilience, courage, and purpose in the streets of Mumbai



My first post on GoodReads! Hi, I’m Tim. After a career spanning the Asia Pacific, I stepped away from the corporate world to pursue my passion for storytelling. My debut novel "The Chaiwallah" is set in Mumbai, India, where I lived, worked, and where my children were born.

Blurb:

Three neighbors—each caught in their own struggles—find unexpected solace from a new street vendor, whose quiet wisdom and selfless acts guide them toward paths they never imagined.

Aditi, the only woman in her community with a degree, dreams of climbing the corporate ladder to secure her son's future. But after her latest rejection, self-doubt consumes her.

From a nearby opulent apartment, Sumeet has always followed his father's advice. Now, at the peak of his business career, a toxic work culture begins to make him question the life he's built.

Arjun slumps beneath the bodhi tree by Sumeet's building. Haunted by a troubled past, he drowns in alcohol and debt, desperate for a way out.

When a new tea seller arrives in their neighborhood square, his fragrant chai, warmth, and wisdom draw them in. One cup at a time, he nudges them closer to finding their true purpose.

Read it now—and let this heartfelt story of self-discovery, resilience, and transformation inspire your own journey.