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One Step Short To The Moon...IIT vs LOVE - Softcover

Pratik Shelke

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Synopsis

Eight months ago I was fighting to get into my dream college. Six months ago I was thinking of taking my baba to France. Four months ago I was dreaming of marrying this girl. Two months ago I was heading to achieve all of the above. And today I am praying to die. While determinedly chasing his ultimate dream, Pratik Shinde falls in love with a girl named Sachi Mehta. Falling in love is considered insane for an IIT aspirant. Yet, the former valedictorian manages both: his studies, and what he believes to be his love life. Success seems to be achievable with hard work. Life seems to be beautiful with love. But gradually, the real world clears off the fog from his spectacles. Inspired by a true suicide attempt. This extraordinary tale of an Indian student is a product of author s own experiences, research and discussions with IITians, and stories of his deserving yet unsuccessful friends. Stories which they could never say out loud...

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About the Author

Pratik Shelke is a struggling mechanical engineering student and a passionate part-time writer. He is presently living in Pune with seemingly impossible dreams, Emma Watson and some more imaginary characters. Apart from bunking lectures, daydreaming, and glancing at pretty girls, Pratik likes to be a cicerone through his life experiences. His mentees include high school students, JEE aspirants, engineering undergrads, serious writers, failures, lovers, start-up enthusiasts, and square pegs in round holes. Pratik dedicates this novel to IIT aspirants, as well as, to everyone who gave their best and yet couldn t achieve their dream...

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