In Quest of the Last Victory

In Quest of the Last Victory

by Navin Gulia
Released October 2011
Publisher(s): Pearson India
ISBN: 9788131775684

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Book description

In Quest of the Last Victory is an inspirational story of the author's perseverance, fighting spirit and persistent efforts to achieve higher goals by stretching beyond what his physical abilities seemed to permit him. Despite complete paralysis of the body, Navin Gulia continued to have aspirations and made every effort to accomplish them. He mastered chess, studied computer science, flew hang gliders and microlight aircraft, and went on to become the first Indian to drive non-stop to the highest motorable mountain pass in the world, the forbidding Marsimik La in Ladakh. This is a captivating tale of grit and determination that will inspire and motivate people of all ages.

Table of contents

  1. In Quest of the Last Victory
    1. Copyright
    2. Dedication
    3. Foreword by Milkha Singh*
    4. Foreword by Vijaya Ghosh*
    5. Preface
    6. Chapter 1: Coming into Existence
      1. Early Years (1/2)
      2. Early Years (2/2)
      3. Growing Up: Discovering New Interests
      4. Tibri Days: Close to Nature
      5. Bigger City, Bigger School
      6. The Pressure Phase
      7. A Conscious Choice: Following the Heart (1/3)
      8. A Conscious Choice: Following the Heart (2/3)
      9. A Conscious Choice: Following the Heart (3/3)
    7. Chapter 2: Training in the Army
      1. National Defence Academy
      2. A Fortunate Encounter with Possible Death
      3. Infinite Ability
      4. Effort Is More Important Than the Outcome
      5. Indian Military Academy (1/2)
      6. Indian Military Academy (2/2)
    8. Chapter 3: An Appointment with Destiny
      1. The Accident: Fate Strikes Hard
      2. The 29th of April 1995
      3. The Battle for Survival Begins (1/2)
      4. The Battle for Survival Begins (2/2)
      5. The Torturous Transfer to Delhi
      6. The ICU
      7. Coincidences of My Life
      8. Penance
    9. Chapter 4: Arduous Journey Back to Life
      1. The Gradual Comeback
      2. Developing a Winning Edge
      3. Discharged from the Hospital and the Army
      4. A Fresh Start: Going to College
      5. The Question of Mobility
      6. Driving: Overcoming Limitations
      7. The Battle with Licensing Authorities
      8. The Bigger Battle Ground
    10. Chapter 5: Aiming for the Impossible
      1. Khardung La: The First Attempt
      2. Khardung La: The Second Attempt (1/2)
      3. Khardung La: The Second Attempt (2/2)
      4. Preparations for the Next Attempt
      5. Perseverance Bears Fruit
    11. Chapter 6: Conquering the Death Trap
      1. The Build-up to Mission Marsimik
      2. Mission Marsimik Begins (1/3)
      3. Mission Marsimik Begins (2/3)
      4. Mission Marsimik Begins (3/3)
      5. Final Adventures (1/2)
      6. Final Adventures (2/2)
      7. Mission Accomplished (1/2)
      8. Mission Accomplished (2/2)
    12. Chapter 7: Life Thereafter
      1. Motivational Speaking: A Natural Vocation
      2. Social Work: A Long-cherished Dream
      3. Awards and Recognitions
    13. About the Author

Product information

  • Title: In Quest of the Last Victory
  • Author(s): Navin Gulia
  • Release date: October 2011
  • Publisher(s): Pearson India
  • ISBN: 9788131775684