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Ehtesham Shahid @e2sham altered his experiences into a heartwarming story collection, a bag full of life lessons and fun unveiled in every chapter. I had a great time to explore his bag while doing an interview program with him and was absolutely blown away by his literature love. He is not only a great journalist but also a great book lover. This book largely influenced by his work life in gulf region.What else could go wrong when a thoroughbred Bihari lands in Riyadh, hoping to start a new phase of his life and career? How does an ‘argumentative Indian’ navigate the restrictive public discourse of the Middle East? And after two decades, has he finally given in—or found a way to push back? Ehtesham Shahid has spent over 20 years in the Middle East as a journalist, editor, and columnist—reporting on groundbreaking stories, documenting seismic shifts, and living through the region’s many contradictions. From the good to the bad to the deeply complicated, his journey through the Gulf and wider Middle East has been as unpredictable as the headlines he’s written. This book is a culmination of those years—an insightful, often witty, and deeply personal account of life and work in a region constantly in flux. Drawing from newsroom experiences, think tank reflections, and field observations, Shahid explores how India’s growing expatriate presence has reshaped perceptions while unravelling the stereotypes and realities that define the modern Middle East. Sometimes the stories was sad, some playful and some are greatly informative for readers like me who loves reading about different cultures and people's lives. Like a true journalist, Ehtesham Shahid penned down his thoughts in a cut throat narrative which is unapologetically shining and giving us heart felt reading experience. His critical analysing did not hesitate to scrutinize his own land, I liked the bold attitude and the compassion, understanding tone at the same. Highly recommended for True story lovers #Theladylivesinbook #TrueStory #Books #Authors #Kolkatabookworms Book Review, Book Bloggers, Real Life Story, Gulf, Journalist, Authors.

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This post was published on 04th January, 2026 by Mili on her Instagram handle "@theladylivesinbook (Mili Das | Book Editor | Blogger | UGC creator)". Mili has total 11.6K followers on Instagram and has a total of 1.7K post.This post has received 452 Likes which are greater than the average likes that Mili gets. Mili receives an average engagement rate of 1.88% per post on Instagram. This post has received 12 comments which are than the average comments that Mili gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #Theladylivesinbook #TrueStory #Books #Authors #Kolkatabookworms has been used frequently in this Post.