BACK 2 BASICS

“In an era where self-help books abound by the plenty, Amit Butani’s debut novel ‘Back 2 Basics’ stands out on account of its sheer candidness. The author takes us into a journey in his innermost life, and the bravado and honesty with which he does so, are in themselves worthy of merit. They set the tone for what is to follow, i.e. the intense story of a ‘resuscitation from the ashes’, to the pinnacle of well-being. Note that Butani is not merely professing to be a ‘know it all’, which glaringly comes across in various other self-help books out there. Instead, he happily suggests many books for the reader to peruse, reflective of his own inherent quality of being a ‘well-read’ person, the likes of which is rare to find in these times.

Talking about ‘these times’, there’s never been a better time for this book. Forget Covid-19. The sedentary lives of the general populace, coupled with the sheer mental turmoil people have been enduring for long, is just the time for this book to come out and ‘break the shackles’ for many who need it. Furthermore, what stands out in Butani’s writing is a conspicuous sense of empathy; an actual ‘need’ to solve the problems people are facing right now, which overshadows his ambition to write a book, the nobility of which is commendable.

I will definitely recommend this book to people who are looking for a shift in their lives. You don’t have to be depressed to read this book. Most of us, who think we are leading great lives, could surely do with the precious gems of knowledge that are ensconced in this book, be it the laborious extent to which he has described breathing exercises, or to key dietary changes that can make a world of a difference to the way we feel. Perhaps all one needs is that ‘wake-up’ call, that Amit got one day several miles away from home; something that you just might get when you read this book. ‘Back 2 Basics’ will help you ‘go home’. It will inspire you to become a better version of yourself. It did that for me.”