Nuggets is a book for everyone. No matter who you are, several chapters in the book will resonate with you. And make you reflect on your actions and behaviour. Through his everyday conversational style, Rajen Garabadu narrates his lived experiences. In doing so, he strikes a chord with the reader and reminds them of their own experiences. I have re-read the chapters, and in doing so, underwent self-realisation that I am sure many readers will experience. I wish Rajen Garabadu had written the book earlier so that I could have made course corrections years ago.

When it comes to self-help books, this era is spoilt for choice, and we are at a stage in life where such books are received with a tongue-in-cheek attitude. This book came across as a refreshing change. Honest, seemingly matter-of-fact, reflective and easy to read. Resonates with many of our stories. I am sure many of us, too, have stories to tell, but lack the courage and discipline to articulate the zig-zag journey called life.

* and from a social researcher’s lens: the way the book has addressed gender issues of concern needs special mention. We need more men and boys to engage in discussions about gender.