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LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

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  Not everyone is blessed with an ability to think beyond the obvious. Some have to struggle to see things differently. -Preethi Shenoy, LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART AND MIND When I first picked up "Life is What You Make It," I knew nothing about it. I dove in blindly, with no expectations, and in hindsight, I should have prepared myself. I had never been so triggered by a book before. At the time, I was going through a tough period, and the raw, realistic portrayal of mental illness hit too close to home. There were moments when I felt it would be best to put the book down, but I pushed through. In the end, I found a story that was not just relatable but also deeply poignant. Mental Illness: The Unspoken Reality Mental illness remains a significant taboo in Indian society. Despite some progress, there is still a long way to go in terms of understanding and accepting mental health issues. "Life is What You Make It" confronts this issue head...