Author: Nidhi Poddar and Sushil Poddar
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Do you read self-help books?
Blaze: A Son’s Trial by Fire by Nidhi and Sushil Poddar is the
story of Divyansh Atman, their son who suffered from cancer, but more
importantly it is the story of the courage he exhibits in the face of adversity.
Narrated by his parents, the story takes us through the journey that they
undertake with him as he his life moves from Mumbai to Jerusalem to USA.
Through the memoir, we meet a person who faced a situation which would break
anyone, but instead we meet a headstrong person who uses his words to support
himself. Divyansh was the embodiment of courage and self-determination in the
face of adversities. His life journey shows us how the path of opportunities
can still be paved in the middle of adversities. He lived a big and a
meaningful life that made a huge impact on the lives of people around him.
The book is a heart-wrenching memoir of a life cut short by a disease that breaks a person from inside. Apart from the person who got affected, the story shows us how it affects the family as they endure through the journey. Nidhi chronicles this experience by compiling the interactions that they had with people around the world as they look for treatment for Divyansh. Nidhi also compiles Divyansh’s writings which show the level of maturity he had despite his age and how he took inspiration from his life rather than feeling despondent about his condition. His poetry and letters have depth that show how he found inspiration in adversity. The thing that stood out for me was the message of humanity and human connection that we develop when the intentions are pure. The relationship that Dr. Or develops with the family, and the connection that Divyansh develops with his caregivers speaks to the value of his words being inspirational and connecting with people on a deeper level.
Overall, a book that inspires and recommended.
The book scores a 4.25/5 for me.
Grab a copy of the book here.
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