This wonderfully written book inspired by real-life issues is a thinly veiled set of inter-related fictional stories to understand the undercurrents driving relationships, love, and sex. It throws light on how to attain the one element without which happiness escapes us. Through her relatable characters, the author who is a physician navigates the challenges life throws at us. The story mirrors the society we live in, explores the human mind as it adapts to the perils of fast-paced change, examines shades of human nature, and why we behave, in ways detrimental to our well being.
Neil’s asexual marriage troubles him. Sylvia, a divorcee wants nothing to do with men. When their paths cross, each finds a soulmate in the other. Yet due to the forces of nature, they feel compelled to part ways so that the other can find happiness. Neil is on a journey to understand himself, and how he fits into the female sexual realm. His dilemma as he cruises through life has been brought to light as ‘Men do not talk about their issues.’ Sylvia is on a journey to understand love and happiness and when faced with her friend’s mortality to discover the ‘True Purpose of Life.’
Quotes from the book:
‘Men rarely shared their emotions with others. They discussed their conquests but not their failures.’
‘Somewhere we are not only capable of drowning our partner’s best but also bringing out the worst.’
‘Inundated by the success stories splashed all over, most of us lesser mortals walked on this earth in a state of dereliction.’
The purpose of this book is to bust the confusion and myth surrounding love, sex, and happiness. Bust the myth regarding passion and purpose. Bust the myth regarding success. We are moving away from our core in pursuit of larger-than-life fantasies flashed at us, thus creating havoc in our minds and living with an understated dissatisfaction. This book reflects on why the best life is not about big cars and big houses but something deeper and meaningful. To understand what that is, please read the book.
From the author: As a physician, I began counseling my patients more than prescribing medications. This novel hints at solutions to stay happy in marriage, to heal relationships, and to attain the one element the human mind needs to find happiness.
Through the journey of Sylvia and Neil, this book helps to figure out the most important ingredient for success without which even the richest of the rich remain poor.
My hope for you as a reader is that you will be able to connect with some of the stories narrated in this book.
If this book helps you in some way, my purpose would be met.