What Experts Say

“Shilpa Bhasin Mehra’s book, ‘All Battles Aren’t Legal’, is a beautifully written account of her long and courageous battle to recover her health after her near-fatal illness. This inspirational story, which reveals Shilpa’s extraordinary qualities of both heart and mind, is a tribute to the power of love, to the strength and support that close family ties can provide and, above all, to the brave and undaunted spirit of the author.”
— Sonia Gandhi
President, All India Congress Committee

 

“Suffering can produce different reactions and emotions. A young person stricken with grave illness whose ultimate culmination is unknown may well yield in depression, despair and anger at the Maker. Shilpa Bhasin Mehra was an exception. She is indeed an exceptional person who battled against her illness with indomitable spirit, with calm and equanimity and without any kind of self-pity.”
— Soli J. Sorabjee
Former Attorney General of India

 

“‘All Battles Aren’t Legal’ is a story of great resilience, tenacity and determination to fight adversity. I am sure it will give great confidence and courage to those who may unfortunately be placed in similar circumstances.”
— The Lord Bagri CBE

 

“This book is not just about her devastating illness that almost took her life and her struggle for recovery and determined effort to rehabilitate herself. Shilpa comes through as a winner in life against overwhelming odds and obstacles. Cultivating a positive attitude and celebrating the joy of being alive with due humility are two central messages in the book that are worth emulating by all of us.”
— Mukesh Ambani
Chairman, Reliance Industries Ltd.

 

“The trauma of her life-threatening illness, her recovery and convalescence makes for a story that is at once deeply moving, heartwarming and inspiring. Shilpa’s extraordinary will to live makes us all too keenly aware that there is nothing more precious than the gift of life.”
— Shyam Benegal