PUNE: AmrapaliChavan, who suffered severe burns in the German Bakery blast, says the incident made her mentally and physically strong.
"I have become a strong woman now. It taught me some bitter lessons as well as some rewarding ones. The realisation that I am a fighter and have a strong will power dawned upon me after I fought back. I did so because I wanted to live. I have also realised that people whom we rely upon the most may also turn their backs on us when we need them. I harbour no grudges as I have understood the true meaning of life and how invaluable it is," said Amrapali.
Amarapali, 27, is currently giving final touches to her book 'Ek Cup Coffee at German Bakery' in which she talks about her exper ences. "A few publishers have approached me for publishing the book," she said.
Amrapali says her book will hit the stands within three months.
"It is the story of a city as well as a woman whose life changed drastically after the blast. It is a story that depicts how a woman had to struggle to tide over the fear that took hold of her after the blast - the fear to come out of a shell, the fear to tread roads she would otherwise walk on so confidently, the fear to come to terms with one's own self, the fear of becoming a liability, the fear of not getting societal acceptance... It is a story of how the woman faced and eventually overcame all these manifestations of fears," said Amrapali.
There is still a long way to go but I am ready to take life as it comes, said the confident woman.
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