Rushang Tangal has yet again shown his magic through words which are beautifully interwoven to tell a separate tale with every page, all interlinked to form a deeper and greater meaning. After his earlier book with the same title and a similar style of writing, “I can change the I and everyone is I” was an enthralling journey, and with every turn of a page, there was something new to learn. This book is kind of a sequel to the previous edition under the same title. Each page speaks about a different word that is of great value in our lives. This book probes into the deeper meaning of life and tell us about the skills which we require to live the best life. The unique point of this book is that there is no specific order in which you have to read. You flip open any random page, and you’ll get to know something which is of great importance and will provide an exciting learning experience. In my childhood, I used to read a book series named Goosebumps, where there were different continuations to a story on different pages, and this book unlocked that childhood nostalgia of mine.
There are many self-help books out there, but this book isn’t solely about tips to lead a happy life. It dwells in the deeper insights of life and states real-life experiences where we can apply what we have learnt. The book is in alphabetical order, which starts with the letter ‘A,’ and goes on in such a manner. “I can change the I, and everyone is I” extends the range of its validity instead of being a mere fragment of self-help writing.
The first word is Abundance. It says we strive for something more and if you understand a little more, you will find a lot which is within. It talks about the abundance of value and lessons which we can incur if we have the right bit of curiosity to know more. An awesome thing about this book is that it doesn’t only deal with positive words but also shows the effect of negative terms in our lives. For instance, the word ‘abuse’ tells us that it becomes a habit from only using it for fun and we end up seriously hurting people close to us. “I can change the I and everyone is I” hence, also serves the purpose of educating the readers simultaneously.
The book talks about one’s capabilities, challenges, changes, character, and much more. “I can change the I and everyone is I” offers a fun way of improving one’s vocabulary, as no one likes learning words bluntly from the dictionary. With some real-life examples and good quotes, it is a great way to intrigue readers and those who want to learn. The book talks about emotions and empathy, without which we are barely human. Such feelings are what make us human and help us understand other humans. An interesting thing was how the last word starting with the letter ‘E’ was ‘expectation’ which tells us that we might end up expecting more than we get, and it is followed by the word ‘failure’ starting with the letter ‘F.’ When one faces failure, their expectations get hurt, and it was a brilliant job linking these words consecutively. The book also tells us how fear of a thing lies in fear itself, and it destroys our courage to do something. Through multiple words with all the alphabets, “I can change the I, and everyone is I” influences people’s thinking, their ideas, and the way they have been understanding the meanings of these words.
The book has many more words which will definitely add value to your life. It was a great read, and I will recommend it to all kinds of audiences, be it kids, teenagers, middle age, or old age. I read it in a single go all night and was hooked completely to the book like it was a story filled with transitions born from one experience of the author after the other. Such things never fade with age, and one can always start afresh. Finally, I’ll conclude this review by saying that the writer has done a brilliant job in writing this book, and I wish it reaches a massive audience.
Rushang Tangal, through “I can change the I and everyone is I” does not attempt to bring any change but prepare people to change their attitudes and appreciating the good things, which resonate with the words that the author used to explain the meanings of the words he includes. Therefore, this book would appeal instantly to all kinds of readers and would also be recommended by them for fellow readers to instigate and catalyze the change that is in the making.
