Monday, October 1, 2018

BOOK REVIEW: On the Open Road

On the Open Road by Stuti Changle


                   Genre: Self-help Fiction

'On the Open Road' starts with a beautiful, inspiring note from the author. And you would love to know the terminating line, which reads, " To the Board in Starbucks- where I completed this book, that read 'Extraordinary things come from tiny beans' ". Technically, it means coffee- an extraordinary thing in everyone's life, and literally, the ' tiny beans' can refer to each and every thought, small or big, that comes in our mind regarding our future.

So, without beating around the bush, I would like to say that this book, unlike other self-help books, reaches to the corners of our brains, reminding us of our every small ideas that might help us do better in our lives, though fictitious content. The statements is sure to connect with your thoughts, makes you realise how "some of the greatest startup ideas lie in the trash bins of cafes". You often think or imagine your life to be something that you always wanted or dreamt of, but end up feeling scared to come out of your comfort zone. You are scared that you may not fall in place; or you may fail; or sometimes you ditch your idea thinking what people might say about you! But, Kabir (a character of the novel) says, " I realised that the day you don't let others perturb you, you're on the way to greatness already. The idea of life isn't to change others, it is to make yourself so capable that external events do not affect you and you become all accepting."

This book should be an inspiration to many, I mean, most of the people in India ( since the story focuses on India's startup facilities). Because, Myra, being an employee always wanted to break out of her cubicle, to quest for something new. Well, Kabir, even after being the successor of his rich father, chose to leave his high position at his office to search for the best in himself. What did he do to fulfil his dream? Do you want to know? Then buy the book irrespective of your age because it's never late to start. If you're someone young, then I would say, the early you find the best in yourself, the greater amount of time you get to decide what you want to do.

Lastly, I would like to ask you a question. Did you ever let your alter-ego take a decision for you? I don't want to give any spoiler of the twist in the novel before you buy the book. But I can say you that it's related to the twist in the story. Oh! Yes, an advice from my side would be that, sometimes, let you alter-ego take some decisions in your life. I swear it can be life changing! Enough of it, just hurry and order your book.

So, I rate this book 4/5.

With regards,
Shreyosi.



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