Ordinary Man (Paperback)

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Independently Published, 2025

9798284440438

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Paperback. Ordinary Man tells the deeply moving story of Prasanna, a young man navigating the difficult path from boyhood to adulthood amid the harsh realities of modern society. At its heart lies the complex, often misunderstood love of his father-a man who labored silently, sacrificing everything to provide for his family.Prasanna's childhood was shaped by his father's humble struggles: daily bicycle rides to school, lessons from sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Thirukkural, and Aathichudi, and a tireless commitment to giving his son a better life. Yet, blinded by youthful frustration, Prasanna initially resented the man who woke him from sleep to carry heavy water cans, who was late every day, and who forbade friendships he did not approve of.That resentment dissolves only after his father's untimely death during the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, where Prasanna himself serves as a medical intern in the ICU, witnessing unimaginable loss and hardship. The void left by his father forces Prasanna to step into new roles-protector, provider, and caregiver-not only for his mother, Muniyammal, a strong and unyielding woman working tirelessly in an office to support the family, but also for his younger brother, Nirmalkumar.Haunted by a childhood promise-to one day serve his mother food on a plate of gold-Prasanna finds a new purpose amid the turmoil. His journey leads him to an unexpected crossroads: abandoning his medical profession to pursue engineering, driven by a desire to create a better future for his family. Along the way, he faces challenges that test his resilience, including feeling like an outsider as the oldest student, grappling with self-doubt, and fighting to define his own path.In Ordinary Man, Prasanna's story becomes a universal tale of love, loss, and transformation. It explores the power of promises made in innocence, the silent sacrifices of parents, and the relentless pursuit of hope despite overwhelming adversity. Through hardship and heartbreak, this is a story of an ordinary man rising beyond his circumstances to honor his family, embrace his dreams, and find meaning in a world forever changed. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Titel
Ordinary Man (Paperback)
Autor
Prasannakumar Kuppusamy
Verlag
Independently Published
Veröffentlichungsjahr
2025
Zustand
new
Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-13
9798284440438

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