Titas Choudhury

An inspiring autobiographical account that one must read! I'm not going to spoil the stories, but let me just say that the anecdotes are very interesting. We all have a story to tell, but the author has transformed them into something magical in this one. The stories show amazing resilience, motivation, and the constant emotion of achieving. Things don't always go the way we want; what matters is to take it in our hands and shaping our own path. As someone who wishes to see the world one day, I found the travels very inspiring. But also the struggles that entail the life of a student abroad hoping to explore the world are made bare. Then there are the little things that one faces in life, no matter where. The book is deeply contemplative. It focuses not just on hard work of the physical self, but also of the mind. What stood out to me the most is how you can grow to understand your mind better everyday. The element of dream was especially notable. And the way the author leaves no opportunity untried makes the reader feel that they can do it to. The name of the book itself has the idea of magic. But when you read it, you realise that the magic is within you, and that you can reveal it through sheer will power. Nothing comes to one without sweat and tears. But when it does, it leaves you reeling and joyous! To everyone struggling with their future, their present, their aspirations and with the feeling of being stuck, this book is for you. Life is a turning wheel and retrospect is a greag gift. The fact that this isn't a fictional account makes it even more empowering.