“Fractured But Fearless” by S. Irfan Ali, is a 176-page nonfiction book that was released this year. It was published by Forbes Books in South California, its cover design produced by Matthew Norse, and its layout design by Ruthie Wood. The hardcover has ISBN 979-8-88750-593-0, and the ebook has ISBN 979-8-88750-594-7. Dr. Syed Irfan Ali, MD, who is a renowned Pakistani-American physician, philanthropist, and motivational speaker with a penchant for writing and creative arts, is currently living in Tampa, United States. The digital book costs $9.99 on Amazon Kindle and $29.99 on hardcover. 

This book explores motivation and self-identity, and centers on the author’s life, from his hard childhood growing up in Karachi, Pakistan, to his ups and downs living as a medical doctor in the United States. He met and interacted with so many individuals, faced insurmountable challenges, explored many opportunities, and observed many personalities. He offers a thought-provoking narration filled with introspective, deep-seated philosophies and humble suggestions on positively affecting humanity and ensuring a life full of constant joy and potential.

One thing I like about this book is that the author is very open-minded about his purpose in his narration. The book, according to Ali, is a clarion call to the lost, the challenged, the stagnated, and the weary, those devoid of optimism and hope for the future. His life experiences and references serve as a biblical guide to self-healing, resilience, and redemption. 

Because of his ethnic background and artistic tendencies, the book also explores the author’s views on religion, culture, societal prejudices, racial ethnicities, human relationships, politics, emotional intelligence, and psychology. The book is purely educative and inspiring.

There is nothing to dislike about this book. It is filled with insightful quotes from various famous personalities, such as J. K. Rowling, Nelson Mandela, and many others, at the beginning of each chapter. The author, however, stated in the introduction that it is not a memoir or how-to guide, but is a tribute, a means for its readers to ponder on his life experiences. The author’s narration is filled with thoughtfulness, humility, and emotional intensity. His reminiscing about his past failures and successes makes him very easy to relate to.

I did not find any typographical mistakes or grammatical errors because this book is excellently and thoroughly edited. I, Michael Lartey, the reviewer, find this book to be thoroughly inspiring, as well as being among my favorite genres. Its context and style possess power, conviction, and self-reflection. Because of this, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. 

I recommend this book to lovers of nonfiction, real-life experiences, and readers with a desire for self-transformation and actualization.