Life shapes us through every feeling and experience we gather over time.
The Halfway Point, looks closely at life around the age of 40.
The Halfway Point is a conversation between two friends, Rummana and Sharvari, as they face middle age.
The book talks about change, doubt, happiness, and relationships in a very real way.
Through simple questions, honest thoughts, and shared struggles around relationships, kids, and purpose, the book feels real, reflective, and deeply relatable.
I liked the simple and honest writing style, which feels like a warm conversation. The authors share both personal and work struggles, making the book relatable. It encourages self-reflection and offers hope, showing that midlife can also be a fresh start.
If a neighbour were to describe you, what would they say you’re like? That question felt very relatable to me.
Similarly, the way the book talks about childhood friendships being very different from friendships formed later in life felt extremely close to my own experience. My best friend of 19 years made me realise this in the most painful way about a year ago.
The question, “What do you miss about your younger life?” really made me look back. I felt a sudden jolt in my heart because I truly loved my younger days much more. But yes, life has also taught me many important lessons along the way.
Even the chapters about changing titles like auntyji and maamji felt relatable. There are plenty of such short chapters where thoughtful questions are placed in front of the reader. They made me pause and think about my own answers.
To truly understand this book, you need to read it yourself. I believe many of you will definitely like it, as it encourages reflection and makes you stop and think. Most chapters will feel especially relatable to those who are at least in their 30s though this book describes ones who are over 40 and well at half way point.