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After the tremendous success of ‘Reality Bytes
– The Role of HR in Today’s World’, in English
and Hindi, Aparna Sharma’s second book,
‘Between U & Me’, is a genuine endeavour to
share with the readers, ‘extraordinary lessons’
from ‘ordinary people’.
ll of us encounter obstacles or face challenges
in our lives. As the challenges become
complex, quite naturally, we feel the need for
motivation. While self-help and inspirational books
are available aplenty, most of them sketch the journey
of the who’s who or celebrities whose advice, though
genuine, is diffi cult to follow for common people. A household help, tested by circumstances but fi rm in
spirit, to a young, guitar-strumming renunciation,
they span generations and are from different age
groups and strata of society. However, the common
thread that runs between them is, their attitude
towards life and the fact that the transformation they
brought in their lives, began with themselves.
“But why should we take inspiration from
celebrities alone?” asks Aparna Sharma. “Since it
is human nature to share and learn from others,
why not seek advice from ‘ordinary’ but experienced
people around us, who can guide us effectively and
practically to resolve our problems?” Some of these stories will leave you teary-eyed, a
few will make you ponder over the unjust norms of
society while others will leave you marvelling at the
sheer persistence of these people in the face of all odds.
But all will, no doubt, change your perspective towards
life and leave you motivated and empowered to take
on your own challenges and rise above your situation.
It is with this thought that Aparna has written
the book, ‘Between U & Me’. What makes Aparna
Sharma’s book stand out is that unlike the norm, she
does not use the lives of famous personalities to draw
inspiration. Rather, the book portrays the real-life
stories of the people around her, who have inspired
her and made a positive difference to her life – from
her educational to personal and professional life. The
protagonists of this book, are so-called ‘ordinary’
people, but each is an achiever in his/her own right.
In simple, lucid language, they have chronicled their
life journeys, the circumstances and challenges they
faced with tenacity to reach the pinnacles of success,
for the benefi t of the readers.
From an octogenarian former editor of the
first English women’s magazine in India, to an
entrepreneur who applies the ancient knowledge
given by Chanakya to the business world, to a
In the book each reader will fi nd, something that
will resonate with his/her life, either personal or
professional, making it a must-read for people of
all ages, as well as a wonderful gift. The best part
of the book is that the reader can revisit the book
any time he/she feels the need for much-required
encouragement.
The extraordinary qualities of these people exist
within each one of us too. All that is needed is for
us to get in touch with them, brush off the layers of
conditioning or neglect, and polish them to a shine.
So, here’s wishing the readers success in letting their
inner strength shine through, just like the people in
this book!
T he book is published by Vishwakar ma
Publications. P & M
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