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n a world fixated on outward success, Upendra Mishra's debut novel "After the Fall" offers a timely and resonant exploration of failure, identity, and inner transformation. This evocative work of autofiction invites readers to join Owen, a high-achieving professional whose life unravels as he reaches the peak of his career.

    Blending memoir and fiction, Mishra's narrative follows Owen's journey into the depths of his own story, where he uncovers what truly matters. "This is not a book about success," writes Mishra, "but about descent—and the slow, messy, beautiful act of returning." Drawing from ancient Indian scriptures like the Mahabharata and Upanishads, as well as Western thinkers such as Marcus Aurelius and Carl Jung, the novel offers a textured and contemplative narrative that speaks to seekers across cultures.

    Since its release, "After the Fall" has garnered widespread praise from the Indian-American community and literary circles. Critics have hailed it as a majestic journey through heartbreak, inner transformation, and self-acceptance, a rare act of stillness, and a deeply moving exploration of compassion and redemption.

    Upendra Mishra's novel is a voice for those weary of success narratives and seeking true balance and wholeness. "After the Fall" is now available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle formats, offering a story not of triumph but of transformation, acceptance, and quiet renewal.