Book Review : 18 Unread Messages


Book Name:18 Unread Messages (life lessons from a nobody)
Author:Sajeda M Batra
Publisher: White Falcon Publishing
Genre: Non-Fiction
Format: Paperback/Kindle
Print length: 200 pages 
Rating:4/5

18 Unread Messages by Sajeda M Batra is a nonfiction novel. In this book, the author demonstrates different life lessons around virtues like love, humility, courage, etc, as unread messages.

Book Blurb On Amazon

"Tender and full of clarity. A beautiful piece of work in the mental health space"- Gita Piramal


“What matters is how quickly you do what your soul directs”- Rumi


18 Unread Messages-life lessons from a nobody- addressed as a letter to each reader is an attempt to support all those persevering to make life changes and enrich their virtues.


This book revolves around eighteen virtues: love, patience, tolerance, gratitude, courage, acceptance, etc. These virtues are not definable; hence this book aims to help readers grasp the broadness and vastness of these virtues and draw their meaning, enabling them to cultivate each and be rewarded with a life full of them.


The significance of each virtue is magnified through the author’s experiences and numerous client case studies.


A virtue is an honour—the task of being true to oneself without self-criticism or self-pity, that already exists within us. But the only commonality through which they can reach them is to break down the ego barriers and let go of their urge to change to be somebody constantly.


For the virtues to sprout from the soul, one has to be a nobody.


Evolution is a journey of rising above the stoic diktats of karma by reckoning that death is not the end; it’s purely transformation of energy- of All That Is


Review


The book supports people aspiring to attain help with self-improvement and enhancing their lives by understanding different ethical values. The writing style of the author is straightforward to understand.


Readers will enjoy reading the book as it will make them connect with each value due to engaging writing style, explicit examples, and insightful advice. It appears as if the people mentioned in the book are sharing their problems with a friend and getting healed. What better than feeling a connection similar to a friend in the context of a book can be for readers?


The clarity in thoughts of the author and selected examples to highlight each value will let readers comprehend the pain, guilt, anxiety, depression, and stress they withhold in their hearts. The best part is each virtue allows space for readers to self-acceptance instead of following and trying to be someone else.


Highlights in the book:

  • Each chapter in this book defines a distinct virtue that humans follow. The author explains each virtue with an example as a case study with her clients.

  • Readers can absorb each virtue and feel connected as everyone faces familiar scenarios, as mentioned in this book in his life. 


Readers interested in personal development, self-improvement, and understanding ethical values, including love, empathy, humility, acceptance, etc, can choose this book for its simplicity. Readers who have explored similar themes may pass it. Due to the mention of personal accounts of various people and the author's experiences, some readers may not find it pleasing. But if you are an avid reader who loves to explore nonfiction and want a light read, you can choose this book.


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