Fit In, Stand Out, Walk: Stories from a Pushed Away Hill – Embracing life as a purposeful journey
9 April 2024 9:48 PM IST
The book deals with social and personal realities of abandonment, adoption, bisexuality, narcissism, depression, domestic abuse.
Cover image of 'Fit In, Stand Out, Walk: Stories from a Pushed Away Hill.' (Image by Arrangement)
Coming from her own journey as an orphaned child in Mumbai to an award-winning warrior Fit In, Stand Out, Walk: Stories from a Pushed Away Hill by Shailini Sheth Amin is a collection of heartfelt stories told through Neelima’s eyes taking through her life’s roller-coaster ride and striving hard to find her place in the character of the city. The read introduces readers to the charm of old Bombay through Neelima’s story. It traverses the hairpin curve of Malabar hills, unfolding the cultural diversity of the city that never sleeps and eventually ending up at the vast sea.
“Fit In, Stand Out, Walk” is a captivating memoir. From nothing to inherit and no one to inherit from, these stories share the tenacity and conviction of women to build their own legacy and pass on more than the material wealth.
In this anthology, her tale inspires all, even those facing their toughest moments, leaving a lasting impact on the power of relationships, love and grief. With a unique and fresh perspective and a personal voice, Fit In, Stand Out, Walk is perhaps a meaningful contribution to women’s storytelling literature which delves into topics such as identity, isolation, and survival, crafting a rich narrative that spans across generations and geographical boundaries.
The author eloquently shares the highs and lows of her life, shedding light on the status of girls in society at the time. Her journey surviving an abusive marriage and establishing her identity in society is truly inspiring.
A story about a woman and her family, the narration of life from a hill that was pushed away from the others. The book tells stories as seen from this different hill. The story is of the vision and passion of a working woman and her struggles to remain her own person as a daughter, a wife, a divorcee, a mother, a widow and her deep and loving connected-ness with nature and lifelong mentors.
The book narrates all the ordeals and tribulations faced by orphan children due to abandonment and whose lives are destroyed who slip into chasms of depression and mental health conditions. The book deals with social and personal realities of abandonment, adoption, bisexuality, narcissism, depression, domestic abuse.
About the author
About the author
Shailini, a versatile professional with a background in architecture, community projects, and finance, focuses on promoting energy efficiency, sustainable practices and heritage conservation. As the founder and senior partner of Moralfibre, she leads impactful initiatives in these areas.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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