He is ten years old and confined to a wheelchair. But that's not his identity. To the world, he is India's youngest patent holder for inventing variants of chess for six, twelve and sixty players.
Have you heard of the Army Major who was declared dead in the Kargil war, but is India's first blade runner today?
Do you think a woman without hands can be one of India's leading painters?
What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you see a differently-abled person? Pity? Sympathy?
The real-life success stories of fifteen differently-abled people charted in Because Life is a Gift will make you think otherwise. You will sense pride replace all feelings of pity and sympathy for they have fought against all odds to achieve their dreams.
is book is a tribute to their courage, passion and zest for life. They will challenge your notion of the impossible. They will inspire you to live lifeto the fullest, because life is truly a gift.
Product Details
- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Srishti Publishers; First edition (16 October 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 9382665250
- ISBN-13: 978-9382665250
- Product Dimensions: 13 x 1.2 x 19.7 cm
About the Author
Disha's unique style of bringing out flavors of real-life incidents, people and stories with the right blend of emotions has made all her books stand out, with corporate leaders and eminent personalities comparing her work with the finest Indian authors.
What stands out in Disha's writings is the flair to experiment. Disha writes across genres - from romance to motivational to humor. Her books "My Beloved's MBA Plans" & "Because Life Is a Gift" are non-fiction stories. Her latest book "Corporate Avatars" is a satirical take on the corporate world. "My Beloved's MBA Plans" is a collection of true stories of people who decided to take an unconventional route in their career and how their professional decisions impacted their personal lives; especially their spouses. "Because Life Is a Gift" is a collection of stories of 15 differently-abled people and how they live life each day treating it as a beautiful gift.
Review
"Each story is an acknowledgment of indomitable spirit, great attitude and amazing grace"
-The Hindu
"IIM-Calcutta girl gives 15 reasons to celebrate life."
- Times of India
"Stories of triumph of spirit against all odds."
- Hindustan Times
"Intends to change people's attitude towards disability."
- Telegraph
"Heart warming and inspirational!"
– DNA
"Disha writes to create value and make a difference."
- Lucknow Tribune
"A tribute to differently-abled people"
