Once There Was Me | Book Review

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Once There Was Me

Author: Bobby Sachdeva
Pages: 427


                ‘Once There Was Me’ by Bobby Sachdeva is a book wherein the author has shared his experience throughout his life. We get to see a glimpse of the communal riots and how it affected the common people including the author’s family. Be it any sort of riots or violence the real culprits are never held or punished rather innocent people who don’t have any part to play become victim. We also get to see how the author had an experience with the medical field and what all goes around in the field. The struggle that the author had throughout his life and how he overcomes all these difficulties is exceptional. We also get to see how a religious person turns into a complete atheist.  To know more read ‘Once There Was Me’.

               I must agree that this book was an emotional rollercoaster ride and the author has expressed his feeling beautifully. It was really painful to see a small boy getting to experience communal riots and the fear of getting caught.  I liked the relationship that the author has with his father and how his father always supported him in all his decisions. I am sure the readers will get connected to all the characters of the book. Language was simple and lucid and the narration is excellent. The cover page and the title of the book are apt to the plot of the book.

                Overall, I must say that this is a book wherein the readers will actually get to see the ‘The Extraordinary Life of an Unknown Indian’. I would surely recommend this book to all.

Rating: 5/5

 

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