At times, one feels burdened by the weight of a stressful life, and all one can think of is escape.

But there are many invisible faces who have courageously taken on the battles of life. These inspirational tales have climbed up the ladder of the bookshelf this week. Reflect on them.

Book: No Looking Back
Author: Shivani Gupta
Publisher: Rupa
Pages: 246

Twenty-two-year-old Shivani had thrown a party one evening - and awoke the next morning in hospital, her spine and her dreams shattered by a car crash. Paralysed and then wheelchair-bound, it took Shivani years of pain, struggle and determination to regain control of her life and her body; to demand an receive respect from the world; to gain acceptance from within and without; to find love and happiness...................Read more

Source: The Times of India