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I’d go to Middle-earth, find a quiet spot in the Shire, and finally learn how to live without rushing everywhere.
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The machine roared back to life even after my hand was gone. I woke up in the hospital, praying it had only been a dream.
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To Everyone Who Entered the Giveaway
Hello everyone,
I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who entered the recent giveaway for A Fight for a Cup of Chai. I saw the final number — more than 500 readers entered, and nearly that many added the book to their shelves. For an independent author, that means more than I can express.
This memoir began as a personal journey — a way to honor the people, places, and moments that s Read more of this blog post »
I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who entered the recent giveaway for A Fight for a Cup of Chai. I saw the final number — more than 500 readers entered, and nearly that many added the book to their shelves. For an independent author, that means more than I can express.
This memoir began as a personal journey — a way to honor the people, places, and moments that s Read more of this blog post »
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A Story That Inspires: Mr. Sanman Thapa’s Journey of Resilience, Hope, and HeartBy Ashish Abraham
I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Mr. Sanman Thapa for almost five years now—and I can say without a doubt, he is one of the most genuine, resilient, and purpose-driven people I’ve ever met. His presence in our New Dawn community goes beyond his role as a school counselor; Sanman is a living example of what it means to turn pain into power and purpose.
Many of our students know Mr. Thapa as a compassionate listener, a fierce advocate, and someone who never gives up on them. But behind that calm and supportive demeanor is a remarkable story—a journey that started on the factory floors of Kathmandu, Nepal. After surviving a traumatic injury that resulted in the loss of his hand, Sanman didn’t let tragedy define him. Instead, he pursued education with unwavering focus, eventually becoming a National Board-Certified and Bilingual School Counselor in New York.
His recently published book, A Fight for a Cup of Chai: A Journey Through Labor, Loss, and Hope, shares not just his personal experiences but also the untold stories of those who work in silence and suffer invisibly. I remember him saying, “Your journey matters. Your voice matters.” And he truly means it. His story encourages our students—and all of us—not to hide from our struggles but to honor them, grow from them, and share them when we’re ready.
What’s even more powerful is that Sanman sees struggle as something that connects us. He reminds us that whether your challenges are in a Kathmandu factory or a New York City classroom, they’re real, and they matter. He doesn’t just talk about hope—he models it. As he says, “The light at the end of the tunnel is real.”
When he’s not counseling students or writing, you’ll often find Sanman exploring the world with his family—curious, grounded, and always learning. That’s who he is at his core: a learner, a builder, and someone who wants to help others see their own strength.
