“I believe in the magic of words.” This is the first thing that comes out of my mouth every time someone asks me to talk about myself. I certainly believe that words are very powerful; they can break and heal, both, depending on their selection. That is the reason why some people’s words (be it spoken or written) feel like a warm hug to you. Something similar happened to me a few days ago when I stumbled upon author Ashish Bagrecha’s book, “Dear Stranger, I Know How You Feel.”
On a random morning, a few days back, I felt a void deep down; I did not feel like doing anything, not even smiling. Dragged myself to my workplace, thinking why, and just as I entered, I spotted this book. I picked it up, read a chapter, and boy, did I smile bright.
30 Letters, 30 Warm Hugs: All Of Them Healing You One At A Time
The title of the book itself is irresistibly promising that someone out there knows how you feel. The minute you open the book, it introduces you to the author and one of the most well-known and loved Instagram poets, Ashish Bagrecha, and his personal life. It further gives you one more reason to believe that this book is “about you, for you, and to you.”
The next thing you see when you turn the page is the index, which, unlike other books, has 30 different topics that resonate deeply with our everyday struggles. From pain, insomnia, and anxiety, to dreams, success, and the universe, each issue, each topic is addressed in the form of a heartfelt letter. Though these letters are the same for every reader, the way Ashish has penned them with his unique and compassionate choice of words, every letter will feel personalised, making you feel heard and understood.
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You Are Not Alone, “Reach Out And Hold My Hand”
Ashish, through his magical choice of words, not only captures what the reader might be experiencing in that phase of life might be feeling, but also gently reminds them that they are strong enough to overcome it. His letters are not only a warm hug, but also a pat on the back acknowledging the bravery it takes to face hardships alone, and not giving up. Apart from making one feel understood, it also fills one with a fresh breath of hope and healing into the reader’s lives.
In one of the letters, (Anxiety), Ashish Bagrecha perfectly describes the overwhelming feeling of anxiety. How the mind feels trapped and out of control in those moments. He mentions that this feeling is often unexplained and unsettling, emphasizing that it is not something within one’s immediate control. Throughout the letter, Ashish expresses his pride in the reader for the courage it takes to face and battle their own mind and emotions daily. Lastly, he restores the reader’s faith in hope and healing.
Who Should Read This Book
To be honest, everyone! Yes, no matter what challenges, confusion, or stress you are going through, no matter how big or small your issue might seem to you, this book is for you, only for you. It speaks to those who may be slowly losing hope, feeling stuck in life, or feeling numb deep down. This book is for anyone and everyone who is searching for a way forward, silently wishing to be heard and understood.
And if not any of these feelings, it is even for that person who is grateful for their life, because if nothing, this book in a way teaches to celebrate your small victories, the quiet courage you show every day, and the positivity that keeps you going.
About The Author
Ashish Bagrecha is an entrepreneur, author, and one of India’s most loved Instagram poets. By mind, he holds a master’s degree in marketing and is an entrepreneur of an app development agency. While by heart, he is an author who has authored about 3 books and has about 2.4 million followers on Instagram.
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Where To Find This Book
“Dear Stranger I Know How You Feel” is surely a step into the journey of hope and healing, an embrace of unconditional love. So if you wish to read this, you can easily buy it on Amazon or Flipkart with 185 pages of love and beautiful words. And if not you, consider gifting it to your friend or family member who might be in need of this warm hug!
