Yeh Sambhav Hain (Hindi) – Kiran Bedi

I am planning to write the review of some books, however I could not
do so thinking that I may not justify my review. I lost the plot or I
lost the words to express my feelings.

"Yeh Sambhav Hain" is one of such book. The book is written by Ms.
Kiran Bedi and it is about her time spent in Tihar Jail during her
stint as an In charge of Tihar Jail.

The book is very long almost 350+ pages. The book is divided into
various parts. It starts with Ms. Kiran Bedi's ( punishment )
posting at Tihar Jail. The author has vividly given the states of the
jail when she joined. It shows how bad treatment is given to jail
inmates.

There were challenges, setbacks, irrelevant fights, unnecessary
blocks, non cooperation from other related departments, problems of
water, food, medicines etc.. etc… in front of the in charge of Tihar
Jail.

Step by step with the help of other officers, Ms. Kiran Bedi
transformed the Jail to a place of Meditation. A place known as
Criminal's Bastion changed to some sort of Temple.

Transformation of Tihar Jail got highest recognition worldwide and hot
topic all over India. It shown that a single person with
determination, dedication & hard work can "Make It Happen" – Yeh
Sambhav Hain.

The author has given detailed information and narrated various
incidents however she made sure that it does not falls into self
flattery. She always written and shown the improvement as team work
and never taken all the credit to herself.

As I already said the book was very long and heavy in weight, I read
the same in parts & lost lots of things.

However, I recommend that this book is good for read to experience the
battle of a person for improvement of surroundings.

Nothing is impossible – Everything is Sambhav.
Khushal Gohil
16/11/2012

Apni Aatmshakti Ko Pahechano – Robin Sharma - (Hindi Translation of The Saint, The Surfer and The CEO)

Whenever you feel low or want to appear for exams or highly stressed
out, just grab any book which promotes Positive Thinking, Self
Improvement, Secrets of Happiness etc..

It really helps you to realize various things, which you want to hear
or understand. Sometimes such books also draw you out from tension
and allow you to introspect the situation in right perspective.

Recently I was worried and stressed due to latest development at my
work place. I was searching for peace of mind, consolidation of my
thoughts and just to relax my edginess.

My friend lent me the subject book. This book is written in English
by Mr. Robin Sharma, who is famous for his other book "The Monk, who
sold his Ferrari".

I always felt that, in translation, something is missed out, may be
the message, and may be the treatment or flow of story or lack of
proper concept presentation.

This book is very good as far as content is concerned but if I want to
relate myself with the book, I don't think that it serves any purpose.
Even relating the book and the characters, I found something is
missing or inappropriate.

This book narrates the story of a man, who after accident meets his
father (though he learned the same after some time) in hospital. His
father arranges his meeting rather arranges for his training towards
enlightenment path or living in right earnest through 3 persons i.e.
The Saint, The Surfer and The CEO.

With all three people, he has to spend a month and learned the few /
new things about the life and living. The book narrates his days
spent with these 3 persons.

With the saint, he spends his time in his church and learned about the
religion. The Surfer teaches him surfing and living in present. The
lady CEO teaches him how to interact with persons and make their & our
life more beautiful.

The story is interesting but I cannot connect with the writing /
preaching. It is more like fairy tale story with very limited action
and impact.

What would have happened if the main person would have been the girl?
Would the story go the same way?

This makes one more point to discuss – most of the stories of these
types, main character is male. The male forgets his natural style of
living and need to be awakened.

I read that this book in English is best sellers and changed /
transformed the lives. So I will try to read English (original)
version too.

Oh, though my nervousness was still there during & after reading the
book, but somehow this book prompted me to think more about present
than to fear about unknown future.

Everything happens as it should have to be, so forget worries and be
ready for next assignment.

Khushal Gohil
16/11/2012

Apni Aatmshakti Ko Pahechano – Robin Sharma