The Last Gambit (English, Paperback, Swami Om)
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The Last Gambit (English, Paperback, Swami Om)
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- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
- Genre: Fiction
- ISBN: 9789352640928, 9352640926
- Pages: 208
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Inspiring, moving and mercurial, The Last Gambit is Paul Coelho crossed with a coming-of-age tale in a uniquely Indian context. 'Success by design is infinitely better than a win by chance.' Vasu Bhatt is fourteen years old when a mysterious old man spots him at a chess tournament and offers to coach him, on two simple but strange conditions: he would not accompany his student to tournaments, and there was to be no digging into his past. Initially resentful, Vasu begins to gradually understand his master's mettle. Over eight years, master and student come to love and respect each other, but the two conditions remain unbroken - until Vasu confronts and provokes the old man. Meanwhile, their hard work and strategy pay off: Vasu qualifies for the World Chess Championship. But can he make it all the way without his master by his side? Inspiring, moving and mercurial, The Last Gambit is a beautiful coming-of-age tale in a uniquely Indian context.
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One of the most inspiring books out there!
Gripping from the first word till the very last, it is an absolute unputdownable book.
Though based on Chess, it is a book for anyone who is looking for an inspiring, thrilling and engrossing read with a meaning. Meaning because it is set up in the most real,
believable of backgrounds. It is a fiction but feels like a story close to home.
The author offers a perfect balance between the technical aspect of the game and the lows and highs in the protaganist, Vasu's life. Such vivid portrayal ...
READ MOREThough based on Chess, it is a book for anyone who is looking for an inspiring, thrilling and engrossing read with a meaning. Meaning because it is set up in the most real,
believable of backgrounds. It is a fiction but feels like a story close to home.
The author offers a perfect balance between the technical aspect of the game and the lows and highs in the protaganist, Vasu's life. Such vivid portrayal ...
Navjot Gautam
Mar, 2017
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Superb, must read.
This is such a wonderful book. Simple yet beautiful story with not much chess jargon and was easy to understand. The middle class lives described by author makes you feel connected. "Success by design is infinitely better than win by chance."
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Apr, 2018
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Pretty good
The book is really a wonderful piece of literature. The story is a touching one. Really enjoyed the book. Those who love to play chess will really enjoy this book.The plot of the book is good. The chief character of this book is a young boy named Vasu Bhatt. The book depicts the life of Vasu and his master, their relationship and chess tournaments.
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Jan, 2018
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Super!
Amazing book! Very inspiring and motivating one. One must read this book. Thank you Om swami for such awesome work.
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Dec, 2017
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Inspiring
This book is very inspiring for everyone in todays world. It inspires to achieve your goal wid dedication n devotion. Its amazing I love it
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Dec, 2017
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Best in the market!
Awesome book !!!!!!!! Read the whole book in 3 days .... Really inspiring and very simple. U can easily connect to it while reading it.. Go for it. The book is as awesome as the authour's lectures on You tube. Go for it!!!!
READ MORENitish Chandra
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Aug, 2017
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Brilliantly Real Fiction
The last Gambit - Work of Fiction so adeptly woven with strands of wisdom for the challenges which a regular teenager face in his/her life. This is the first time i am reading a work of fiction by a monk, you don't expect someone going in a robe to write work of fiction. Then the Author is not just any monk which shows from the other works he has written. Other than how to pursue your dreams relentlessly the author has emphasized on how much the parents sacrifice for their children to make th...
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Mar, 2017
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Mind-blowing purchase
Its a fiction..but i felt that author has written his own teenage experiences here...i could connect with the protagonist...
The story is gud..touching and my emotions emerged on many places...i remembered by own teenage and my own old guruji at that time...i could relate with the story...
The only thing that i could not connect was the chess terminology and technical aspects of this game...overall i love to read it again some day when i feel like...its a touching and inspiring story..
READ MOREThe story is gud..touching and my emotions emerged on many places...i remembered by own teenage and my own old guruji at that time...i could relate with the story...
The only thing that i could not connect was the chess terminology and technical aspects of this game...overall i love to read it again some day when i feel like...its a touching and inspiring story..
Priyanka
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Mar, 2017
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No. 1 World Champion Manifesto. INSPIRING
This book is a World Championship manifesto in its truest sense. It gives you an idea what it takes to be No. 1 in any Championship. Thousands and thousands hours of practice, whether it is on Sunday's morning, family functions or family crises. You are bound to focus on your practice consistently.
This book is an Intravenous (I.V.) bolus dose of inspiration for any passionate person pursuing his pursuit of life. This book will fill you up with good emotions, there will be time your veins...
READ MOREThis book is an Intravenous (I.V.) bolus dose of inspiration for any passionate person pursuing his pursuit of life. This book will fill you up with good emotions, there will be time your veins...
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it will take you on a ride of Life - yes Life !
The moment I started reading the book, just about all the characters came alive. I am so sure that like me there are many others who can literally see 'who is playing who' in this story.
What can I say either about Vasu or his Master, at times the boundaries of distinction disappeared for me - glimpses of Master in Vasu and Vasu in his Master. Perhaps that is what a True Master means, perhaps that what the Master Author here indicates - the disciple needs to work upon himself/herself to the ...
READ MOREWhat can I say either about Vasu or his Master, at times the boundaries of distinction disappeared for me - glimpses of Master in Vasu and Vasu in his Master. Perhaps that is what a True Master means, perhaps that what the Master Author here indicates - the disciple needs to work upon himself/herself to the ...
Ajay Kaul
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Mar, 2017
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Q:is it really a nice book for teenagers ..will we enjoy reading it???
A:yes it's good book about risk
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