A voice for silent battles.
Book Title: Youth in Combat
Author: Fatma
ISBN: 9789363556805
Publisher: Evincepub Publishing
Intro: A Book That Feels Like a Warm Hug
Have you ever smiled in front of people while crying alone in your room? Have you ever felt that the world is moving fast but you are just stuck, confused, and tired?
If yes, then Youth in Combat by Fatma is the book you didn’t know you needed. It’s not just a book — it’s a survival guide for every young person who feels lost in today’s loud and demanding world.
Written in a very simple and emotional style, this book doesn’t throw motivational quotes at you. Instead, it listens, understands, and gently tells you: “You’re not weak. You’re in combat. And you’re doing better than you think.”
What Is the Book About?
Youth in Combat talks about the real struggles of today’s youth — pressure from school, pressure from family, fear of failure, mental breakdowns, identity crisis, loneliness, comparison, and more.
Each chapter covers a different emotional war that young people go through. It’s like someone opened your heart and wrote everything you’ve ever felt but never had the courage to say out loud.
But what makes this book even more special is that every chapter comes with reflection questions and healing tools — like journaling tips, emotional exercises, self-care advice, and affirmations. It’s not just reading. It’s emotional healing.
Why This Book Feels So Personal
Fatma, the author, is not a celebrity or expert. She’s someone like you and me. She openly says she has been through breakdowns, confusion, and deep loneliness. And that’s why her words feel so real. She doesn’t pretend to be perfect. She shares her pain, and by doing that — she makes us feel less alone in ours.
For example, in the chapter “The Pressure to Be Perfect,” she writes about how society pushes us to become toppers, winners, achievers — without ever teaching us how to rest or just “be.” She gives the story of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who was treated unfairly but still rose with power — not by being perfect, but by being persistent.
Real-Life Examples That Inspire
The book uses stories of real people — like Emma Watson, Albert Einstein, Malala Yousafzai, Michael Phelps, and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam — to show how even the most successful people felt rejected, misunderstood, and broken at times.
These stories don’t just inspire. They remind us that feeling low doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human.
Who Should Read This Book?
Teenagers feeling exam pressure
College students facing identity crisis
Young professionals dealing with failure or comparison
Parents who want to understand their kids better
Teachers who care about mental health in education
Basically, if you have a heart — this book is for you.
Final Thoughts: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
Reading Youth in Combat feels like talking to a friend who truly sees you. Someone who doesn’t judge your pain. Someone who tells you, “You’re doing your best. And that’s enough.”
In India, mental health is still a taboo topic. Many people suffer in silence because they are scared to speak up. This book breaks that silence. It speaks what our hearts have been whispering for years.
If you’ve ever felt like a failure, an outsider, or just tired of pretending — this book will remind you that you’re not alone, and you are already strong just by surviving.
Favourite Line from the Book:
“You were not born to perform. You were born to live.”
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Highly recommended for every Indian youth and parent.
Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9363556808
