Parth, a fresh graduate tries to find a job, but his low grades and lack of technical know-how make him an unsuitable candidatThe story as it goes ---
Parth, a fresh graduate tries to find a job, but his low grades and lack of technical know-how make him an unsuitable candidate. While most of his classmates have bagged lucrative offers, Parth is still struggling.
The girl of his dreams, Ashwini is also not reciprocating his feelings and avoiding him. Desolate and desperate, he decides to end his life, but a miraculous intervention by a mystic man propels him on a different path. A chance encounter with the young and ambitious Krisha results in the start of a beautiful and selfless friendship.
Together, Parth and Krisha under the guidance of the mystical man Prabhudas discover their meaning, purpose, and love. Me Ki Gai is the story of two young people who manage to find their own Ikigai.
Relevance and theme ---
On one hand, Parth’s story echoes the pain of millions of young individuals who are scared to find and follow their hearts and do what they want to. On the other hand, it illustrates the joys and successes of those who have managed to find their true calling and have started working on that path.
What I didn’t like? ---
There are many editing mistakes in the book which bring down the overall experience of reading and learning.
What could have been better? ---
There are certain things, particularly some traits and actions of characters that leave the reader in you bewildered. For example, Parth’s mother has a habit of sneaking into his room every night and spying on his phone. It’s too unbelievable to be true, and must I say, a tad scary too?
What did I like? --- The Many takeaways ---
The concept of true love is explained well in Me Ki Gai. We are raised in a time and society when boys are never taught the concept of accepting rejection (in love) and moving on. It came as a pleasant surprise when the book dealt with this delicate issue with gentleness and precision. If the lady doesn’t reciprocate your feelings, stand down and move on – the message is simple but the explanation is deep and detailed. Well done!
What did I like? –-- The definition of success ---
I also love how the book differentiates between success and signs of success. The conversation between Prabhudas and Parth makes for an acute understanding of the concept of success.
In the end ---
Me Ki Gai is much more than a ‘beginner-friendly’ contemporary fiction. It is a story that carries meaning and purpose and will come as a boon to many young readers including college students, and teenagers who want to seek meaning, purpose, and success in their professional work. It will be like a beacon of light for those without direction. I wish I had read something like this in my college days.
Parth, a fresh graduate tries to find a job, but his low grades and lack of technical know-how make him an unsuitable candidate. While most of his classmates have bagged lucrative offers, Parth is still struggling.
The girl of his dreams, Ashwini is also not reciprocating his feelings and avoiding him. Desolate and desperate, he decides to end his life, but a miraculous intervention by a mystic man propels him on a different path. A chance encounter with the young and ambitious Krisha results in the start of a beautiful and selfless friendship.
Together, Parth and Krisha under the guidance of the mystical man Prabhudas discover their meaning, purpose, and love. Me Ki Gai is the story of two young people who manage to find their own Ikigai.
Relevance and theme ---
On one hand, Parth’s story echoes the pain of millions of young individuals who are scared to find and follow their hearts and do what they want to. On the other hand, it illustrates the joys and successes of those who have managed to find their true calling and have started working on that path.
What I didn’t like? ---
There are many editing mistakes in the book which bring down the overall experience of reading and learning.
What could have been better? ---
There are certain things, particularly some traits and actions of characters that leave the reader in you bewildered. For example, Parth’s mother has a habit of sneaking into his room every night and spying on his phone. It’s too unbelievable to be true, and must I say, a tad scary too?
What did I like? --- The Many takeaways ---
The concept of true love is explained well in Me Ki Gai. We are raised in a time and society when boys are never taught the concept of accepting rejection (in love) and moving on. It came as a pleasant surprise when the book dealt with this delicate issue with gentleness and precision. If the lady doesn’t reciprocate your feelings, stand down and move on – the message is simple but the explanation is deep and detailed. Well done!
What did I like? –-- The definition of success ---
I also love how the book differentiates between success and signs of success. The conversation between Prabhudas and Parth makes for an acute understanding of the concept of success.
In the end ---
Me Ki Gai is much more than a ‘beginner-friendly’ contemporary fiction. It is a story that carries meaning and purpose and will come as a boon to many young readers including college students, and teenagers who want to seek meaning, purpose, and success in their professional work. It will be like a beacon of light for those without direction. I wish I had read something like this in my college days.
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