Book Review : Stand Strong (Book 4 in Ramayana : The Game of Life series) by Shubha Vilas

Author- Shubha Vilas
Publisher- Jaico Publishing House
Pages - 316

Blurb

The Ramayana is not a story. It's a way of life. It's the game of life.
Life is a constant reminder that nothing, however powerful in one season, remains unchanging. The endless cycles of change can truly affect us if we are unprepared to face its realities. However, we often see these changing times as problems larger than they really are. Many issues in life, when perceived with fear, result in pain; but when perceived with clarity, the result is freedom.
Situations of helplessness are almost always created by our own limited imagination.
Do you have the courage to face your fears?
Stand Strong, the fourth book in Ramayana : The Game of Life series reminds us through its eternal stories, such as the tale of brothers Vali and Sugriva- that life is like a high-risk treasure hunt: one often has to walk through a maze of confusing paths while being chased by dangerously complex dilemmas to find the hidden treasure of wisdom.

Review

This book, as the name suggests, has really proved to be an Inspirational read. This book, in other words, can be compared to a mirror, the mirror of life. The mirror, which reflects our lives, only in a better way, where we are the constants but all the negativities turn positive, where our dilemmas find a solution, where the closed door opens up to show a way.

The story of Ramayana is not only familiar to us but also embedded in our mind and soul. Through this book, the author retells the same story of Ramayana but in a different way, highlighting it's moral and life enriching values. This book can be seen as a source of motivation that'll inculcate and nourish spiritual values within a person. The book will literally entice its readers to delve into its depths and explore the hidden treasure. The narration deserves special mention. I was mesmerized at the way the whole story is narrated. This story will linger in your mind long after you've finished reading.

The cover is beautiful. The title is perfect. The narration is so wonderful. The theme is so well chosen. The story runs at a steady pace. In short, everything is just perfect.

Cover - 4.5/5
Title - 4.5/5
Language - 4.8/5
Theme - 4.7/5
Blurb - 4.5/5

Well, I really really loved this book. You just can't afford to miss it.