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•But I have my own choices to make, and I choose to stand in my own truth regardless.• ~ Aparna Shewakramani.

Over the last few months, my schedule and life have taken a turn. Being a mood reader, I wanted to read something witty and inspiring and that’s when this book came to my life.

The title itself was the reason I picked this book. I could feel that instant connection with the book and hence I witnessed a hilarious and amazing journey of Aparnashewakramani of Indian Matching!

Being on a reality show, her decisiveness and sense of self-worth led viewers see her as An unlikeable woman. Raising many questions for seeking answers to roles and expectations from women in the society, to how they are being told to not be themselves as that’s something the society doesn’t approve of, to how having strong opinions raised questions for her, this book is about her inspiring journey.

The candidness and honesty in her writing style make this book more relatable. It’s like witnessing the bomb of truth dropping from her. Her decisions, questions and all the lessons she learned throughout made her stronger.

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From the power of editing to being a public figure to all the opinions that people around her made for her, here witness the behind-the-scenes of her life, the struggles she faced and how she stood up for herself despite all the norms.

With a crisp descriptive narration and gripping writing style, it’s a light, quick and fun read that you will enjoy. From sharing the moments where she felt low, and lonely to the happy times, I loved how she shared it all.

Aparna’s journey is a roller-coaster ride, with many lessons she learned. A refreshing and inspiring story that shares about how it’s okay to be yourself, do what you love, keeping yourself first against all the odds and to live life on your own terms.

A light, quick and inspiring read that you will surely enjoy.

Summary

Aparna Shewakramani of Indian Matchmaking fame knows who she is and what she wants-and she is not afraid to ask for it.

When Aparna Shewakramani appeared on Netflix’s hit series Indian Matchmaking, it soon became clear that she knew what she wanted. But all stories are told through certain lenses-and her story is no exception. Being on a reality show made Aparna feel like a character. Her decisiveness and sense of self-worth led viewers to see her as a very specific archetype: The villain. The woman you love to hate. The unlikeable woman. It turned around, though, with a single message of support: “Be Like Aparna.”

Soon supporters numbered in the tens of thousands. Women are tired of seeing other women being vilified simply because they have a voice. In this book, you will learn about the real Aparna Shewakramani. She bares it all-the good, the bad, and the it-depends-on-how-you-look-at it. There is her mother’s bravery in leaving her marriage, Aparna’s diagnosis with an autoimmune disease, and her confession that she too is susceptible to the deep-rooted need to be pretty and likeable. But it is also the story of her entrepreneurial spirit and her success. It is about lessons learned and the strength to be your own woman.

This is the journey to prevent Aparna-the-person from being erased by Aparna-the-character.

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