The Engineer Who Forgot to Breathe: A Modern Story of Burnout, Breathwork, and Rediscovery (Breathe & Beyond) - Softcover

Parikh, Jignesh

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798289278487

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

📘 The Engineer Who Forgot to Breathe

A Modern Story of Burnout, Breathwork, and Rediscovery
(Book 1 in the Breathe & Beyond Series)

What happens when an overachieving engineer forgets the most basic human act—breathing?

Nathan, a brilliant systems engineer, has always lived by logic, deadlines, and performance metrics. But when the same routines that built his career begin to dismantle his well-being, he crashes—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Suddenly, his perfectly optimized life is spiraling, and no amount of technical fixes can bring it back online.

In this deeply relatable modern fable, Nathan embarks on a surprising journey—guided not by technology, but by silence, stillness, and breath. Through a chance encounter and a series of subtle awakenings, he rediscovers something most people have forgotten: how to simply be.

Blending the narrative richness of The Alchemist with the practical wisdom of Who Moved My Cheese?, The Engineer Who Forgot to Breathe is a short but powerful read that invites the reader to pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters.

📖 What You’ll Discover:

• The real signs of burnout most professionals ignore

• The healing power of conscious breathing

• How slowing down can actually lead to clarity and purpose

• Why modern success can’t substitute for inner peace

This story isn’t about abandoning ambition—it’s about redefining success through awareness, balance, and breath. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, building a business, or simply feeling overwhelmed by modern life, this book offers a gentle but profound shift in perspective.

🌍 Who This Book Is For:

• Professionals dealing with chronic stress or fatigue

• Readers seeking soulful inspiration without preachy advice

• Fans of short, story-driven wellness reads

• Anyone needing a moment to breathe in today’s noisy world

The Engineer Who Forgot to Breathe is the first installment in the Breathe & Beyond Series — a collection of fictional wellness tales for the wired, weary, and wondering. Each book is designed to be read in one or two sittings, but remembered for years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798289278487
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 26