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Book Review: You Only Live Once, by Stuti Changle

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𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 : 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 : 𝟏𝟗𝟔 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 : 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞 : 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 : 𝟐𝟒𝐌𝐚𝐲 -𝟐𝟖𝐌𝐚𝐲 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏) This story is a beautiful journey of three people Alara, Arav, and Ricky, who discover themselves at the end after days of struggle and gloom. It is of friendship, love, and hope that one should never let go. Alara is staying with her Dad in the Czech. She is a singer who writes her songs and plays them on a youtube channel. With that, because of her voice, she gained many followers. But Alara is missing her mom, Elisha, since childhood. She wanted to know about her. Where has Elisha disappeared? Aarav is a final-year engineering student who belongs to a middle-class family and doing an internship in a bank. He recently broke up with Tara which left him devastated. He had always wanted to become a stand-up comedian but could not because of his family’s wish. Rick the owner of Ricky's Beach Shack was once a drummer and was serving the nation on the border. He loved Elisha and played drum exclusively when Elisha sang in the shack. Meanwhile, in Rickey's shack, they choose people to perform whatever they are good at. So Aarav got the opportunity to perform there on Saturday night. Will they find Elisha? What might have happed to Elisha? To know the answers read this book. It's a beautiful book that will lead us to find our own worth. Characters and plots are amazingly placed and described. The language used is lunatic, easily understandable and quotes that are used by the author have a very deep meaning, you can easily relate to yourselves as well. I loved how the author narrated the story from the perspective of each character. One could relate to each of them, each one has a story to tell, a journey to witness.

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Book introduction, welcome to the book introduction where we embark on a journey through the captivating narrative of "you only live once" by stuti changle. this short book review of a remarkable english novel promises a rich tapestry of characters, riveting plot twists, and poignant themes that resonate long after the final page., about the author, stuti changle, a national bestselling author, holds a master's degree in management from imi new delhi. she left her job to inspire with life-changing stories. her adventurous spirit fuels her writing as she splits her time between india and the us., book highlights, multifaceted characters:, alara, aarav, and ricky, each with distinct backgrounds and dreams, converge in goa, unveiling layers of their personalities amidst a search for truth., riveting plot:, "you only live once" intricately weaves twists and humor, propelling the narrative forward with three perspectives harmonizing into a cohesive storyline., dynamic setting:, set primarily in goa, the novel captures the essence of the coastal town, enriching the plot with its vibrant atmosphere and serving as a backdrop for self-discovery., emotional depth:, themes of family, friendship, and love are skillfully intertwined, fostering an emotional resonance that lingers beyond the final page., engaging protagonists:, aarav's humor adds levity, while ricky's poignant reflections on lost love and alara's quest for identity imbue the narrative with relatable humanity., heartwarming closure:, the conclusion offers a satisfying resolution, where characters find solace in each other's company, forging meaningful connections and realizing their aspirations., philosophical undertones:, through introspective musings, the novel explores profound questions about life's purpose, resonating with readers on a deeper existential level., narrative diversity:, shifting perspectives offer a panoramic view of the story, enriching the reader's experience by providing varied insights into the characters' inner worlds., poignant themes:, themes of loss, longing, and resilience permeate the narrative, underscoring the characters' journeys towards self-discovery and fulfillment., compelling read:, stuti changle's "you only live once" emerges as a captivating blend of humor, drama, and introspection, leaving readers with a profound appreciation for life's complexities and joys., it ends with us book review.

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Book Review -  You Only Live Once? : One for Passion. Two for Love. Three for Friendship by Stuti Changle

You only live once : one for passion. two for love. three for friendship by stuti changle.

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Warm, funny, and life-affirming!’ — Anshu Mor, Stand-up Comedian.

Imagine you disappear.

Twenty years later, three people are looking for you.

One is dying to meet you again. The other wishes you had never met them. The third wishes to have met you at least once.

You are one person. Aren’t you? But you are not the same for each one of them.

Find answers about your own life in this inspiring story reflective of the youth in India. You will join a broken but rising YouTube star Alara, a struggling but hopeful stand-up comedian Aarav, and a psycho but zen beach-shack owner Ricky. Together, take the journey to seek the truth behind the famous singer Elisha’s disappearance somewhere by the deep sea in Goa.

Will you be able to find Elisha? Or will you end up finding yourself?

Read yet another gripping tale from the bestselling author of On The Open Road — three lives five cities one startup!

About the author:

Stuti Changle is the popular author of the much-loved book On The Open Road — Three Lives. Five Cities. One Startup who is on a mission to inspire the youth to pursue their dreams with courage. Her book rose to Amazon Bestseller charts in a month of its release and won Notable Mentions in Amazon Kindle’s Pen to Publish competition. 

A post-graduate in management from the prestigious B-school IMI, New Delhi and a graduate in Computer Science and Technology, Stuti has worked with corporates like HSBC and Coffee Day Beverages before testing the entrepreneurial waters.

Know more about Stuti by visiting www.stutichangle.com

She loves to connect with her readers on –

Instagram —  www.instagram.com/stutichangle Facebook —  www.facebook.com/stutichangle1 Twitter —  www.twitter.com/stutichangle Linkedin —  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stutichan… Quora —  www.quora.com/stutichangle

My take on the book:

Elisha, pop sensation and queen of hearts from Goa, married a rich businessman from Czech and suddenly disappears after few years. Alara who believes Elisha is her mother goes back to Goa to search for her mother, as she still hopes she is alive somewhere, albeit under a hidden identity. Aarav, a young student from Goa who interns with bank to support his family financially and an aspiring standup comedian, hopes to meet Elisha at least once in his life after hearing about her in Goa. Ricky the old and crazy guy who is owner of Ricky’s Shack in Goa, friend of Elisha from childhood, wishes he never ever met her. What is the secret behind Elisha and who among these three will find her and how this search will change their lives forever forms the rest of the story.

The story is about Alara searching for Elisha and in the process meeting Aarav and Ricky among others in Goa, but at the end, each of them realize they are searching for something more than a missing person. And that is exactly what the title translates into — You live only once. Alara and Ricky steal the show with their strong characterizations and while Aarav starts off well, his character does not grow even though he is one of the three protagonists. Aarav lacks the layers that the other two have, may be since his life does not have as much pain and heart break as the other two go through.

Goa is the next major character is this story, as Goa and majorly Palolem beach are more than a backdrop and location; they are the soul of the book. The author has done an amazing job in vividly describing the locations to transport reader to a different world. This is the second outing of the author Stuti after her highly successful debut OTOR and I personally found her writing has grown exponentially. While the first half is perfect with unique characters, their struggles, in the middle of the picturesque Goa, the actual intent of finding Elisha slowly takes a backseat in the second half, as the characters and their internal turmoil take up the story.

The author weaves magic with her words, as the thoughts of Alara and Ricky are pure bliss; their thoughts and emotions are compelling. The quotes at the start of each chapter are interesting; Aarva’s standup acts though impressive could have been better presented. Pick this one for an enigmatic story that is coming-of-age filled with music, fun, love and much more. You live only once is an experience that every reader should drown in at least once.

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by Mark Oshiro ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 20, 2022

A joyful, surprising, time-traveling delight.

David Bravo is having the worst day ever when a time-traveling dog shows up and offers him a chance to do it all over.

Tuesday, Sept. 12, truly takes the cake as the most awful day of 11-year-old David’s entire life. It starts with him anxiously fumbling through his first middle school presentation about his heritage: He has a Brazilian and Mexican American father and a Japanese American mother from Hawaii, and he has difficulty explaining that he is adopted. This is followed by an embarrassing food-poisoning incident that ends with David’s causing an accident that hurts his best friend Antoine’s ankle during cross-country practice. His wish to redo everything is granted by the arrival of Fea, a talking, shape-shifting dog who says her new mission is to help David repair his timestream. His first thought is to fix things for Antoine, worried their friendship may be on the line, but when that doesn’t help, David and Fea end up going back and forth in time trying to make things right. This funny, brave, charming novel is packed full of delights. The plot goes to utterly unexpected and beautiful places in a journey about heritage, culture, choice, and, above all, love and connection. David learns to navigate the many aspects of his identity—his anxiety, his budding romantic feelings for Antoine, and his background as a Latinx by birth—and brings the entire well-developed, diverse cast of characters together while doing so.

Pub Date: Sept. 20, 2022

ISBN: 978-0-06-300815-1

Page Count: 384

Publisher: Harper/HarperCollins

Review Posted Online: June 21, 2022

Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 15, 2022

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by Katherine Applegate ; illustrated by Patricia Castelao ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 5, 2020

With Ivan’s movie out this year from Disney, expect great interest—it will be richly rewarded.

Tiny, sassy Bob the dog, friend of The One and Only Ivan (2012), returns to tell his tale.

Wisecracking Bob, who is a little bit Chihuahua among other things, now lives with his girl, Julia, and her parents. Happily, her father works at Wildworld Zoological Park and Sanctuary, the zoo where Bob’s two best friends, Ivan the gorilla and Ruby the elephant, live, so Bob gets to visit and catch up with them regularly. Due to an early betrayal, Bob doesn’t trust humans (most humans are good only for their thumbs); he fears he’s going soft living with Julia, and he’s certain he is a Bad Dog—as in “not a good representative of my species.” On a visit to the zoo with a storm threatening, Bob accidentally falls into the gorilla enclosure just as a tornado strikes. So that’s what it’s like to fly. In the storm’s aftermath, Bob proves to everyone (and finally himself) that there is a big heart in that tiny chest…and a brave one too. With this companion, Applegate picks up where her Newbery Medal winner left off, and fans will be overjoyed to ride along in the head of lovable, self-deprecating Bob on his storm-tossed adventure. His wry doggy observations and attitude are pitch perfect (augmented by the canine glossary and Castelao’s picture dictionary of dog postures found in the frontmatter). Gorilla Ivan described Julia as having straight, black hair in the previous title, and Castelao's illustrations in that volume showed her as pale-skinned. (Finished art not available for review.)

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Book Review: You Only Live Once by Lonely Planet

Travel books are one of those things in life I can’t resist. And I’m not talking about travel guides, or journals, or all of those sensible kind of travel books. I’m talking about those coffee table hardback beauts that you can flick through for a quick dose of wanderlust, or pour over for hours planning an adventure.

So when I discovered ‘You Only Live Once’ by the backpacking giants that are Lonely Planet, I had to give it a read.

Unlike other books of this kind, which are normally broken down into different countries and the sights you can see in each place, this book is based more on experiences. So each chapter is the length of time the experience should take from an hour to a year!

So what kind of experiences are we talking about here? Well, they range from the bucketlist activities we all want to do, like going on safari, learning a new language and embarking on an awesome road trip; to the more niche and alternative experiences like building your own cabin, becoming a world champion at something and climbing a volcano. Because why not, right?

But the best thing about this book is that each experience will give you several suggestions of where you can go to do it! So you want to learn to fly a plane? Here you’ll find recommendations in the USA, Iceland and Canada. You want to stay in a monastery? How about Belgium, Nepal or Italy?

I think this would definitely be handy when you’re planning a round the world trip. Sometimes there’s an experience you want to incorporate into your trip but it’s not always possible to add certain countries into your flights without spending the big bucks. This way you can see if there’s anywhere else in the world to experience the activities you’re after, in more accessible countries.

Definitely perfect for those of you in the early stages of planning a big trip, when you’re not sure where to start. You’ll get a feel for what kind of things you want to do and the best places to do it. Get ready for extremely itchy feet.

This bad boy is £22.99 and you can yours on the Lonely Planet website here or on Amazon here:

Overall, a great copy to pop on your coffee table and consult the next time you’re craving an adventure. Lonely Planet sure are clever, aren’t they?

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James Flynn Escapades (Books 1-4): Box Set: You Only Live Once, Once is Never Enough, Goldhammer, and License to Die Kindle Edition

"A brilliant homage to everyone's favorite super-spy, and a hilarious, action-packed, made-for-the-movies thriller about a man suavely dancing along both sides of the thin line between heroism and madness." –Matt Forbeck, New York Times bestselling author of Halo: New Blood

"A James Bond parody that delivers plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, pulse-pounding action scenes and biting social commentary." –BestThrillers.com

When the hospital is acquired by a new HMO, Flynn is a convinced that the Secret Service has been infiltrated by the enemy. He escapes to save the day and carjacks a young orderly named Sancho.

This crazy day trip turns into a very real adventure when Flynn is mistaken for an actual secret agent. Paranoid delusions have suddenly become reality, and now it's up to a mental patient and a terrified orderly to bring down an insecure, evil genius bent on world domination.

Still convinced he's a secret agent for Her Majesty's Secret Service, Flynn springs into action, helps her escape and finds himself embroiled in a battle with a dangerous sociopath worth billions. In the process, he uncovers a high-tech conspiracy to control the mind of every human being on Earth.

With the help of his reluctant sidekick, Sancho, and a forgotten Hollywood sex symbol from the 1960s, Flynn faces off with Goldhammer and his private army in a desperate attempt to save the young actress...and save the world...once again.

He faces off with old enemies, new enemies, and psycho killers who just want to watch the world burn. He also meets a fierce and beautiful woman who might be even more dangerous and delusional than he is.

Together they walk a tightrope between objective reality and clinical insanity and, with the help of Flynn's reluctant sidekick, Sancho, uncover a mad plot to bring on Armageddon.

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I was a shy, skinny, bookish, bespectacled, and insecure twelve-year-old living in the suburbs of Chicago when I first realized what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wanted to be Alexander Mundy in It Takes a Thief. I wanted to be James West in The Wild, Wild West. I wanted to be James Bond. Those men had no fear. They were confident in any situation and were comfortable in their own skin. I think that was the biggest fantasy of all for an awkward pre-teen struggling through puberty and that’s what inspired You Only Live Once. At age twelve I lived a life of perpetual embarrassment. In hindsight, that’s probably how most twelve-year-olds feel, but at the time, I didn’t know that.

So I started lifting weights. I boxed. I studied karate. I became a rock climber and learned to scuba dive. I even studied in London for a year and traveled the world. But I never did become an international super spy. Instead, I became a novelist, a screenwriter, a playwright, and a WGA and BAFTA Award-nominated game writer known for Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, Tom Clancy’s The Division, Mafia 3, and Dying Light. Please connect with me on Facebook and feel free to ask me anything. This is a two-way conversation.

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