SOUL EPIPHANY

by Ashni Sonawala

Soul Epiphany is the poignant tale of the human spirit that chronicles the life of Indian marathoner Ramesh Dhami as he morphs from an underprivileged mountain kid into an impossible derelict steeped in drugs and theft, and subsequently makes a life transformation into becoming one of the best marathon runners that the country has seen to starting his own NGO serving millions in society that have been marginalized and forgotten. Soul Epiphany is a reminder of the power of free will and the strength of the human spirit to withstand and overcome seemingly impossible challenges through sheer grit and gumption and the fine art of never giving up. Soul Epiphany is a tribute to the epiphany that the soul can have through the most trying times as it emerges into a clear understanding of its purpose and the role it has to fulfil in its lifetime within a human body. Dhami, the protagonist of this non-fiction work of literature, today is a successful social entrepreneur that runs GreenSole - an NGO that provides recycled footwear to millions of barefooted children and adults in India and other third world countries.

184 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2019

Reviews

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really powerful and inspiring book about a simple life.. a young mountain lad that runs away from home when he was eight, and goes from a life of homelessness and drugs in the big city to becoming one of the fastest marathoners and then a successful entrepreneur. His life of 25 years is a dramatic life of massive ups and downs and all he has in life is only his spirit and determination to drive him into creating a life out of nothing.
His bouts of drug addiction as a street urchin, to his never say die spirit that got him to start a company are a testimony to the power of free will and determination.
This book is an amazing study of what the human mind and body is capable of, and how resourcefulness can help you to find all the resources you need to accomplish your dreams.

[BookWorm Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of the experiences of Dhami in his picturesque but rustic Himalayan village are so refreshing and out of this world to read, while his runaway journey, the description of his condition when he was under the effect of drugs, and his escapades with the police are scary but gripping. How did he ever use yoga and meditation to turn his life around to be so successful? Truly crazy what his own epiphany was about, and how that epiphany came about to guide him onto such a successful track and a life of such significance and meaning. Well written.

[Patricia Goldberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! Just what a novel! I am a marathoner myself, and I started life in the ghetto as well. So I can totally identify with the journey of the protagonist. When I launched my own startup without the privilege of a fine education and upper class upbringing, I faced odds for a decade before people starting taking me seriously and giving me due respect as a businesswoman. As they say, nothing succeeds like success. This man, who the novel is about, has lived life against all odds... and yet emerged victorious in every way. What a life spirit!! Must learn and emulate. My journey is a lot like his, but I have a lot to learn from this book to take me to higher grounds. Glad I found it on GoodReads. Read it on Kindle, but subsequently ordered a paperback version as well for daily reference :)

[Mike Langley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. A read and re-read. If you are stuck in life and trying to find your true passion, Soul Epiphany can really wake up your senses and your hidden or latent powers. Each re read provides a new perspective..

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. MUST READ!!! Can finish in one sitting.