Satyapriya Badatya Pens a Stirring Tale of Survival and Strength in And He Decided to Live
And He Decided to Live
Author : Satyapriya Badatya
Book Reviewed By - Sameeksha Manerkar
When Life Breaks You: And He Decided to Live is the Healing You Need
Have you ever felt like the world is unfairly stacked against you? That your life is spiraling downward and there’s no way to climb back up? Or maybe you’ve experienced moments where motivation feels like a distant dream?
If yes, then And He Decided to Live by Satyapriya Badatya is the soul-stirring read you need.
This novel is not just a story — it’s a mirror held up to society, exposing the unjust norms, expectations, and pressures that individuals silently endure. It explores the dark alleys of human emotions with brutal honesty, creating a powerful and relatable narrative for anyone who’s ever struggled with self-worth, trauma, or societal conformity.
A Deep Dive into Pain and Strength
The protagonist’s life begins with suffering, and the pain only deepens as he grows, battered by family drama, personal trauma, and suffocating social expectations. Every page captures raw heartbreak, yet amidst all the devastation, a fragile, flickering hope persists — one that readers can latch onto.
Satyapriya Badatya’s writing style is hauntingly beautiful. It forces you to introspect, to face uncomfortable questions about life, identity, and survival. The language is simple yet profound, allowing the emotions to seep into your very bones.
Themes that Will Shatter You — and Then Heal You
Family Drama and Broken Bonds: How deeply can the people closest to us wound us?
Trauma and Emotional Struggles: The hidden scars that society often ignores.
Existential Crisis: Wrestling with meaning, identity, and one’s place in the world.
Social Expectations and Conformity: A piercing critique of societal standards that crush individuality.
Courage and Resilience: Ultimately, the story is about finding the strength to live, even when life gives no reason to.
The beauty of And He Decided to Live lies in its emotional honesty. It does not sugarcoat grief, suffering, or loneliness — instead, it gently takes your hand and walks you through the storm, showing that strength isn’t in never breaking, but in rebuilding.
Final Thoughts
This book will break you, shatter your beliefs about life and fairness, and then — piece by piece — help you rise, stronger than before. It’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions that will leave you introspective, motivated, and deeply changed.
If you’re looking for a book that challenges, heals, and transforms, And He Decided to Live should be on your must-read list.