Dear Stranger: I Know How You Feel

This book feels like our very own book. It feels as if it is written exclusively for you. The way this book is written is overwhelming. In the form of letters, it feels like the author is sitting right beside us and talking to us. You will not feel alone while reading this. Every word of this book touches the heart. I am pretty sure, that after reading this book, you will get healed in way you wanted to be, from a long time, but there was nobody to understand or console you.

First and foremost - I would applaud myself for finally finishing this one off - No, Not because if was not worthy of it but BECAUSE IT FELT SO REAL, SO RELATABLE THAT I HAD TO GO DAYS BEING STRONG ENOUGH TO MOVE ON TO THE NEXT LETTER. Dear Stranger is not merely a book. It is a reflection of your soul, of the pain you endure and the struggles you come across in your life. Every word, every line, every para and every letter will hit you as if it is you being talked about and the positivity it leaves you towards the end is something holding on to. Ofcourse, the human tendency is that we do need reassurances at every nook and corner and this book shall give you that whenever you will turn towards it. Just be strong enough to not to let that emotion engulf you again. I am high on EQ and hence, this book seemed to have reached to a level where I will always look upto it but maybe will never read the entire letter completely. Will just take the positivity the author sends towards the end. But one thing is for sure.. You are not alone when you feel life is crumbling or you are fighting. There is a whole new world of strangers who are just like you, and will be there in a better way than the ones who are around you!!

This book is divided into 30 letters. That is the 30 problems one can go through. From pain, emptiness, anxiety, insomnia, negativity, health, love, friendship, happiness etc. Every letter start with a positive poem that made me addicted to this book Every one at some point of time they gone through depression but most of them felt ashamed and guilt to raise or share a thing about it. But this man is amazing While going through every page and every word in this book it's like a feeling that he was really sitting beside me and talking, listening, sharing things with me. His writing style and approach is amazing. Most of the people in the present society wants a heart to hear about the things they are undergoing for them this book work like a healer more than a medicine. May be all 30 letters aren't suitable to all, read what you want from the book, simply judging the book by reading the thing which you don't need is a futile attempt. If you feel alone, wandered, suffocation of thoughts, low,left then simple pickup this book and drown into it. Surely you will again connect to your path ( thank me later) Book cover and its theme was perfect for the book like this. Dear reader he will understand about the things you are going through because once upon a time he was in your shoes.....!

For all the strangers fighting the dark days. I’ll always write about you, for you, to you. --- DEAR STRANGER, I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL- a journey to hope & healing ashish.bagrecha westland_books This book is a collection of 30 letters.. letters written by the author on various topics/ mental health issues.. 🎈things we may be going through but maynot be able to share openly.. things we may need help/ support with..but maynot get it or be able to ask for it. The author says..there was a time, he fought with depression & therefore, understands the trauma.. helplessness..the feeling..well. He intends to help people who are struggling.. " the truth is you are at war with yourself that’s why you find yourself at war with others." " because that is life after all: an unending series of challenges we must face and fight against for happiness and, sometimes, sanity." The 30 letters are on; Pain, emptiness, anxiety, insomnia, heartache, loss, negativity, self- harm, identity, hope, patience, forgiveness, healing, health, positivity, second chances, love, family, friendship, self- awareness, purpose, dreams, hardwork, success, failure, kindness, gratitude, about the universe, about life & death and about happiness. The letters need not be read in any particular order..one can read the topic which one relates to at the moment.. I, personally found his work very positive & something I would like to keep in my go- to bookshelf when am feeling low. --- Here's a little something from me: Dear Stranger, I know you are a fighter. A survivor, juggling 'n' no. of tasks & emotions in a day. I know, you are putting your mental & physical strength to extreme limits, at times. Do not stop. Do not stop your hussle. Keep on working for what seems right to you. Listen to your heart. But donot drain yourself. Do things that make you happy. Take a power nap. Spend time with nature. Dance to your fav. song. Play with kids in the park. Borrow a cycle & try it for 5 mins. Fly a kite. Go for a spa. A short walk. Anything that brings you joy. And then straighten that crown 👑 & hussle. Love ❤️, Noor. ---

Every book has a story to tell. So, does this book. When many get offended by mental health and its stigma? Ashish Bagrecha embraced it and presented a beautiful melody of poetry and letters in his impressive writing. Even the cover of the book shows the exact delineation of struggles, hurdles, and chains that hold us from reaching our goals in life. Every chapter starts with poetry weaved in ataraxia urging you to read and connect what the writer wants to say. Each word and line will weave you further into the book compelling you to connect with it. Every chapter is written in the most lucid language which will urge you to not just understand the writing but, pull your heartstrings. As a reader you will feel connected emotionally too, someway along the book will tear you up and maybe some of you feel –that's how I feel but, keep on moving with chapter by chapter. Maybe you will heal and move on from the darkened shadows you lurk with. This book maybe a year old but, the saying you might have heard – ‘wine improves with age’ I feel books too. You are never too late, to read a book which heals you, fill you up with hope, and show you that you are not alone in your journey; they are with you. 30 letters and poetry will fill your day with hope, love, and magic. “you don’t want peace you want the chaos and the storm to bring you pain and destroy you you don’t want to be found or loved you want to stay lost and be left alone but I won’t let you. every time you walk into darkness I’ll stand right next to you and dare you to destroy both of us.” All I can say is that this book is worth the money and time and definitely, a worthy read and for those lost strangers who are finding the answers to their unheard and un-answered questions; you might be lucky and find in this book. Give this book a shot because it’s never too late to find yourself.