About The Author: An Indian born in Bundi (Rajasthan), raised in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), and settled in Bangalore (Karnataka), Monika Jain is a good blend of North and South India in all aspects – cultural, linguistic, food habits, thinking, clothing, etc. By profession, she is successful in her career playing a Global Manager role in the Finance sector of a reputed MNC currently with an overall work experience of 21 years. On a personal front, Monika is a wonderful single mother to Vimoksh and is a fervent fan of honour, loyalty, and perfecting the professional and personal balance. Her mantra to stay happy and contended in life is ‘Live your life as an EXCLAMATION rather than an EXPLANATION’. Her positive outlook towards life and immense faith in the Supreme power of the Universe has nurtured her soul and turned her life into a thread of miracles.
Summary Of The Book: An intriguing true story about the healing journey of a 5.5-year-old boy, Vimoksh, whose survival was left with a question mark by the best of medical professionals. Weaving a firm and relentless faith thread by his mother, it was thrilling to watch Vimoksh come out of the danger miraculously. The chronicles mentioned are a paragon of how Love, Faith, and Hope can be the master of your fate and the captain of your soul.
1. Can you tell us a little about your book?
The book ‘Love Hope Faith’ is based on true events of my life that have been of immense learning and enriching insights for me. Through this book, I wanted to let the readers understand that if you hold onto Love, Hope, and Faith, you can change any situation and convert them into threads of miracles.
2. Is there a specific event that inspired this story or was this an out of the blue idea?
My son Vimoksh was hospitalized after a tragic accident and was battling for his life back in Jan 2020. Me, being a strong mother made sure that there was no negativity around and believed strongly that he will be fine with all my heart. This strong belief turned the entire situation into a miracle, and he not only survived but recovered 100% as well. This incident was a strong calling for me that I must pen the entire journey to inspire people and to reinstate the Love, Hope, and Faith in the system of life.
3. What got you writing in the first place?
As mentioned above, the entire journey was a dream come true and hence I had this strong calling that I must pen the entire journey to inspire people and to reinstate the Love, Hope, and Faith in the system of life.
4. What was your impression of your first draft when you read it?
I felt that I am a living example of the phrase ‘my life is an open book’ and to put your life out this openly without any fear takes a log of courage. I felt proud of myself for being so courageous to stick to the plan and proceed with my dream book!
5. Which part of your story connects the most with you? Why?
Since it is a story based on true events of my life capturing all the fears, emotions, self-talks, and challenges, I obviously feel connected to every part of the book.
6. What makes your book the one to read?
Anyone who doubts in the power of Love, Hope, and Faith and how this can turn your life into a thread of miracles, must read the book. Also, anyone who wants to reinstate their belief in the power of Love, Hope, and Faith and witness through words how this can turn your life into a thread of miracles, must read the book.
7. What was the best advice you got while writing?
Be authentic and true to yourselves. It’s ok to show your vulnerability besides your stronger side to the world!
8. Who’s your all-time favourite author? Which book of his/hers made you fall in love with them?
Skip as I am not an avid reader.
9. What is your evergreen tip to the writers out there?
Firstly, Fiction or non-fiction, make sure you gather your thoughts and start with clear state of mind. Secondly, have a blueprint of what you would like to write about. Lastly, record your story before you pick a pen and paper to write.
10. What was your hardest scene to write?
The scene where I saw Vimoksh, my son being dragged out of the ambulance and moved to the stretcher. That was tough to even write and relive each time.
11. Do you have another plot brewing?
Nothing planned yet.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9357765026?ref=myi_title_dp
