The Happy Rickshaw Driver was such a refreshing and unexpectedly uplifting book. It’s a simple story, but it carries a message that really stays with you, that peace and transformation can be found in small moments, just by slowing down, and in being present.
A wonderful short story about a single rickshaw journey that transforms and re-centres the character, Hansa’s chaotic and difficult life to bring her clarity, with renewed confidence and energy. The description of Mumbai brings the colours, sights, sounds and vibe of India alive, to conjure up vivid, realistic images in your mind as you read. In addition, he weaves thread through the whole story from start to finish to bring peace n calm not only into Hansa’s life, but allows you to reflect on your own life to bring peace n serenity. Amazing!
The Happy Rickshaw Driver is an immersive and realistic journey that pulls you in from the very first page. The author paints scenes so vividly that you can almost feel, smell, and hear the world the characters inhabit. What makes it stand out most is its honesty. The story doesn’t shy away from hardship, vulnerability, or the messy parts of personal growth and life. Yet, through every struggle, there’s a pulse of motivation through the chaos that drives both the characters and the reader forward. It’s a reminder that a change in mindset is not only possible but necessary. This book is more than a story, it’s an experience. It challenges you to see the world, and yourself, with new eyes and less chaos!
What a delightful absolute gem of a book! A rare find indeed. The story,although fiction, has deep roots in real life experiences. If you take one of its several lessons and apply it to your daily life, the book is worth its weight in gold. It truly does de-stress you and really makes you think about what is important amongst the fog of everyday activity.
The last time I read a book in one sitting that I enjoyed so much was The Alchemist. Just like then it flowed effortlessly in-between the short pauses to reflect on the parallels of my life, and acknowledging the life lessons that I’ve often overlooked. It’s great to find a short story that is just that, whilst reminding you about the things that truly matter.
If you loved The Alchemist, Eat Pray Love, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, or When Things Fall Apart, you’ll be captivated by this transformative tale of finding peace in the chaos.
Hansa is a stress expert who can’t manage her own stress. A mother whose children barely call. A daughter haunted by her mother’s dementia. A woman one breath away from breaking.
When she steps into a rickshaw in Mumbai, everything changes.
Kirit, her calm driver, navigates impossible chaos with inexplicable peace. As they weave through honking traffic, roadside chai stalls, and crowded streets, he reveals why she’s drowning: she’s living everywhere except right now.
Then comes the twist that changes everything she thought she knew about her journey.
Through simple conversations, Kirit teaches Hansa profound truths:
Why we suffer (we carry ghosts of the past and fears of the future)
How to release what’s already gone instead of dragging it forward
Why anxiety lives in imagined disasters that haven’t happened
The secret to flowing with life’s obstacles instead of fighting them
How Mumbai’s chaos became her greatest teacher in stillness
But when Hansa returns to thank Kirit after her life-changing presentation, she discovers something impossible about her mysterious guide, a revelation that will make you question the entire journey and see your own life differently.
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A highly recommended read that pushes the reset button on feelings of disquiet. The book provides a means to reconnect with our inner zen, it’s well written & appeals to all. Buy one for yourself and another for someone who deserves to smile.
This was such a nice surprise. The Happy Rickshaw Driver is a simple, feel-good story that actually made me smile. The main guy is super likeable, always trying to do the right thing and stay positive, even when things aren’t going great. It’s an easy read, nothing too heavy, but it leaves you feeling good. I’d say give it a shot if you’re in the mood for something wholesome.
If you want to experience a journey, this is your book. If you want to feel the roller coaster of emotions, read the book. Is just a journey full of emotions and experiences you need to enjoy. Take your time in your peaceful corner and allow yourself to live something different while reading line by line. Thank you for this!!
A book that had us engrossed from cover to cover. Great story and elements of the Author shone through. Loved the ending. Can’t wait for the next one....
In these days of ever increasing complexity, a reminder to slow down, stop, breathe, and take stock of what’s really important and what isn’t is more necessary than ever. Get this book.
Reading your book felt like having an honest conversation with a trusted friend - one who has walked through life’s chaos and come out stronger, calmer, and wiser. Fantastic read!!
This book was amazing, it took me on a whole journey of the senses, I could see, smell, feel and hear everything that was being described as though I was actually in Mumbai! The way the characters were described and developed throughout the book was so effortlessly done yet so deeply felt. This book honestly gave me such inspiration and drive to live in the present moment and the idea of calm within the chaos was so beautifully written!!