: Hope has the power to change the most adverse of circumstances (IANS Interview) #IndiaNEWS #National,SHOWCASE By Vishnu MakhijaniNew Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Balancing a job as the branch manager of

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By Vishnu MakhijaniNew Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Balancing a job as the branch manager of a PSU bank with family responsibilities and writing a book about the journey of a child born with cerebral palsy is quite a tall order but Shikhi Sharma decided to soldier on nonetheless as success is one step away from the moment you decide to quit.
She was halfway through a love story that she was working on when one day she had a chat with a relative, Ajay Sharma, whose son Tapasvi was born with cerebral palsy.
While listening to this story I realised that this topic of accepting differently-abled kids is something that really needs to be highlighted. The impact of certain instances shared by Tapasvis father was so strong on my mind that I left my other book midway and started working on this book, Shikhi Sharma told IANS in an interview of her book, Unbeatable (Srishti).
The journey has not been easy, she admitted.
Due to her bank job, it was not easy to write while handling job duties and family responsibilities at the same time.
She would start writing at about 10. 30 at night after completing the household work and used to write till 2. 30 a. m. and then used to get up again at 6. 15 a. m. to finish the work and rush off to the bank.
But today, when I see this book in front of me, I feel as if all the efforts have been worthwhile. The book had a very strong impact on my mind as it is a very sensitive topic. Being a mother myself, I can realise how tough journey it must have been for Tapasvis parents.
This book taught me two very important lessons, firstly that hope has the power to change the most adverse of circumstances. The second is that one should never give up. Success is one step away from the moment you decide to quit, Sharma explained.
Unbeatable is a rollercoaster ride through setbacks, determination, accomplishments and the power of love. Its an attempt to create hope that it is possible to achieve anything and everything. Along with a compelling story of a young boy, the book also carries information from experts on what cerebral palsy is, its causes, risk factors, forms and early signs.
As readers step in the book, it reveals that when Tapasvi, one of Ajays twin sons, is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, he is perplexed but determined to go to the ends of the world to make Tapasvis dreams come true, even though his path is littered with obstacles. Thus begins a journey where Ajay and his family go through a series of experiences which equip them to understand the intricacies of cerebral palsy and support Tapasvi through thick and thin. Readers can also get inspired by Ajays resolve to make his son feel like second to none.
The book is Sharmas attempt to create hope that it is possible to achieve anything and everything despite a disability.

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