Sometimes, one lifetime is sufficient to capture a plethora of experiences that accompany ups and downs and the different phases of life, which not only show the true faces of the people but also their thoughts. This expression is essential to understand the ways of the world and to test a person in different circumstances. Sqn Leader Manish Kumar talks about these varying situations born through his personal experiences in “My Comeback Trail.” After his bestseller book, “Be Your Own Pilot,” the author marks the making of the pilot and the circumstances that go in the making of a person being their own pilot. While the book is a true product of Kumar’s life, it can also be perceived as an example of intent, determination, and motivation or to inspire the readers.
“My Comeback Trail” takes the readers at different times of the author’s life here and there through the author’s reminiscences and sometimes thorough reality checks. The narrative clarifies that life is not all about the rosy or good aspects, as generally projected. It can also be accompanied by ugly situations that push a person to their limits and, thus, test their character and capabilities on the whole. On observing, the readers also get the message of upholding the values of courage, integrity, valour, and not giving up hope in adversities. At the same time, it also shows the different needs of a person, which are evident through Kumar’s accounts related to his family and the resultant loneliness in their absence. Even though “MY Comeback Trail” is the author’s own story, it becomes relatable to the readers on a different level because of what the author goes through, which could be the story of any person.
The beauty of the book lies in its unmatched honesty and true depiction of how one event led to another and contributed to the making of the author into what he is today. This is accompanied by trials, discomforting situations, and worrisome portrayals of what the author goes through. At the same time, it also highlights the author’s determination to live, maintain his dignity, and not give up in the times when he knew he was right. These events also give the young readers the lesson of never backing off in trouble times, even when the going gets tough, and the path is full of challenges.
On one level, “My Comeback Trail” may also be perceived as a work of motivation and a true story that is intended to motivate the readers to follow their hearts, but it also prepares them to embrace the challenges that their decisions bring and push away the fear of the unknown. There is no age limit to which this book would be recommended or any particular set of people that read the book. It is open to be read by people of all ages due to the true story that it shares and the sharing of situations that are universal and may be the story of any home.
