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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
At forty, do you find yourself wondering, “Is this all there is?” If so, you are not alone. Lost at Forty is a heartfelt invitation for those who are on the horizon of midlife to rediscover themselves, embrace change, and claim the life they’ve always dreamed of. In these pages, you will journey through stories and strategies that awaken a deep, heartfelt awakening to the potential that midlife holds. We explore the essence of what it means to live authentically, how fulfilment and bravery play crucial roles in our lives, and why this period should be welcomed as a rich opportunity to thrive.
Lost at Forty challenges you to redefine what success means in your second act. It’s a call to action to live deeply, boldly, and with renewed purpose. Shed outdated expectations and embrace a new outlook on life.
With each chapter, you’ll be inspired to seize this moment as not the sunset of your youth but as a brilliant new dawn ripe with opportunities. Along with insights and advice, you will also get a heartfelt reminder that midlife is a celebration of becoming who you were truly meant to be.
Let this book be your companion as you step into the next, most exhilarating chapter of your life.
Varuna Pathak
Dr. Varuna Pathak was born and raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. A scholar since her days at St. Patrick’s Junior College, she topped the Agra Division ICSE tenth board examination. Her inclination to academics led her to Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, where she graduated and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, bagging the prestigious, R.K Sharma and Nawal Kishore Gold Medals.
Marrying Dr. Sudeep Pathak she moved to Bhopal. Starting her medical teaching career at Gandhi Medical College Bhopal, she is currently working at a private medical college as a Professor and Head of the department.
Dr. Varuna’s passion extends beyond academia into significant social service and public health Advocacy. As a prolific writer and poet, Dr. Varuna’s insights on the Covid pandemic were published in a local magazine, receiving wide acclaim. Her poetry on menopause won the national first prize from The Indian Menopause Society. Further amplifying her voice in public health, and being a mother herself, of two, Dr. Varuna is an active member of the Mothers Against Vaping campaign, an initiative by the Think Change Forum based in Delhi.
