True Spirit by Pratima Jaidev

The book TRUE SPIRIT tells the real-life tales of women who have persevered, overcome adversity, and possessed faith. Their approach to life has been enlightening, inspirational, and had a profound effect on me.

There are twenty-one real-life stories that are heartfelt and sensitive. These accounts of twenty-one women employed in a variety of fields, including media, education, IT, and more, transported me to various stages of their development. In order to overcome all obstacles, discover their life's purpose, and realise their aspirations, they have gradually transformed their lives with grace and grit.

The stories span across different cultures and circumstances, but they share a common thread: the recognition that grace and peace isn’t the absence of struggle, but it is the way we choose to move through that matters the most.

And grit isn’t about never failing or falling down, but it’s about having a ‘never give up attitude’, the will to rise up again and again, dust off all the challenges and keep marching forward in life.

In the story, "Be in the Now", I could feel the pain of Sweta when she finds her son, Kstij, an autistic child. But no one could feel the pain or even said that she was overreacting. But her husband helps her and understands her.

The book covers a wide range of stories of women who have dealt with bereavement, disability, toxic relationships, and domestic abuse, but at the core of every tale is an unwavering faith in potential.

The honesty of "True Spirit" is what sets it apart. These are not tales of spectacular successes, but rather of small victories in which the decision to proceed turns into a subdued act of defiance.

Overall, "True Spirit" is intended for everybody who has ever fallen and had to muster the strength to get back up. It gently motivates you without pressuring you in any way. It serves as a reminder that you are not alone, even on your worst days, and that you can always get back up.

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