Ashima Sathya

Goat days is a true story of Najeeb Mohammed, who like every other Malayalee migrates to Arab country(Saudi) ,to fulfill his dream of a good life for his family.The story is narrated in first person which makes you feel Najeeb himself is sitting besides you telling his dreadful, gruesome yet uplifting story. I have heard many stories of people working there, but what this tale reveals is beyond ones imagination.Humans, being treated as animals.Without any bestowment of basic needs. Initially I was wondering , why Najeeb mentioned being in prison the safest, a place equivalent to heaven. Throughout the book I had a hard time putting myself in his shoes. Goathearding in scorching heat and peircing cold of the desert.No one can even imagine being lashed for using water for sanitation purpose. Forget about the bath. He was even denied food and water and was locked in the masara( goat shed) as punishment, which lead him to eat the wheat and water from goat's pail and sleeping with them , as one among them. Thus , living with Goats he became Goat. I was astounded by the depth of hope and belief he had in Allah , for he never complained and lose faith during his sufferings. And also admired the way he looked at the desert during different seasons, talking to goats and naming each one of them. 🌟This tale of Najeeb is not only a moral for those who gives up easily, even on facing the slightest obstacle in life .But also for those who takes every little thing in life for granted. The water.The food.Even a shade in summer.If you think how unfair your life is, then this book is for you. You must not afford the luxury of missing Najeeb's ordeal. Follow on insta : the_worldofwords_

Though I was not much impressed by this book,there were times when it made me think . Shiv Gera's You Can Win will not tell you the secrets of winning, because there are actually none .Instead it will make you realise ,where and what quality you were lacking, And on which of them you have to work upon . The book contains small basic stories, quotes in between and action plan at the end of every chapter to let you know about yourself. Follow on Instagram: the_worldofwords_