Preeti Shenoy's book Wake Up, Life Is Calling stuns the reader into silence as one turns the last page over and the author's words sink in gradually.
The book, a narration of a girl's struggle with mental illness and depression is very relatable for those readers who have experienced such illness themselves or have known someone who has gone through the ordeal.
Ankita, the protagonist's constant everyday struggle to deal with her painful past and stay in the present is an eye opener for those who are blessed with a " normal " life.That bad memories can creep in at unexpected times and manifest itself in ways such as sweaty palms, insomnia, throwing ups and other forms of anxiety attacks are part of Ankita's existence which friends and family may fail to understand often times.
Preeti Shenoy is a wonderful storyteller who succinctly conveys the pain across through use of simple yet piercing language. Her writing style is a combination of topical and analytical. She has done a skillful portrayal of the daily struggles of Ankita's inner trouble filled life and the ups and downs and how she makes all the effort to lead a normal life like others and the failures she endures. While she remained a prisoner of her mind despite her efforts and support of parents, she was able to decisively break the shackles and turn things around when help arrived from an individual she had least expected from.
The book shows how the immense power of positive thinking, practiced everyday (yes you read it right, it is a mental exercise that needs practicing),helps such a person to stand up and face another day with renewed hope and brightness.
It is a fulfilling read and would do a world of good to the reader.
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