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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
At first glance, the reader might think that this is yet another book of a personal journey. Indeed, it is a record of real-life events that shaped the author’s life in a way that is relevant to the world of community leadership. What makes this book unique, however, is that it started to take shape during a global pandemic – an uncertain time when people somehow knew they would never be the same again.
While the effects of the last few years are still being felt, the author, by telling his story, offers hope through a series of life lessons, all stemming from the distillation of his adventures. He has narrated what he calls “trials” and “triumphs” and described in detail the particular set of travails that he faced very early on in life. He has used these experiences to inculcate values we all could learn from.
The author invites readers from all walks of life to travel with him on this journey, not only back in time but also forward, into the future. Forearmed with courage and fortitude, and with hope as our greatest ally, we could all, by engaging more with the community, live a life of service to humanity – a life of self-actualization.
Rommel Sergio
Rommel Sergio is a community leader, multi-award winning educator, book author and distinguished academic. As a mental health advocate and humanitarian, Rommel has spearheaded pro bono counseling programs to support overseas workers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Moreover, he has also provided free educational consulting in schools in Dubai, UAE, through a combination of psychosocial programs, human resource, and organizational development initiatives.
With over thirty years of experience as a leader and mental health advocate, he has established numerous mental health programs in various schools and community organizations in the UAE and the Philippines. Also a philanthropist, he has established the Dr. Rommel Sergio Scholarship Foundation to support underprivileged college students in the Philippines. His groundbreaking research on emotional intelligence, organizational and personal wellness, leadership and mental health spurred him to write his first book, Management Cases: Thriving Organizations in the New Normal, an Amazon best-seller. Having previously taught psychology, he is currently a Professor of Management and Associate Dean at Canadian University Dubai, UAE.
