"Truthful, direct and inspiring... these are some of the expressions that come to your mind when you complete reading this excellent memoir by Dileep Heilbronn.
It is about struggles, determination, grit, and rootedness of the protagonist, the author or the aspiring young man who comes to Dubai in 1991 with no money in his pocket and big dreams in his heart.
The author has not held back any detail, even from his personal life. You will learn a lot by reading this book. And, though you can pick yours, the best lesson that you may like is that you have to stay grounded even after you achieve the highest of your dreams. "

"Well, let me be very honest: no review can be completed without mentioning the eerie and disturbing letter that sets things rolling. Its arrival pushes Munna’s quiet life into distress, forcing her to confront Shogie’s darkest secret. Sabarwal creates exquisite tension through Munna’s terrifying dreams where Maya appears as a vengeful spectre. What makes this mystery special is how it explores the weight of truth versus the comfort of lies. The Hickman family’s carefully maintained facade crumbles spectacularly in the final act, revealing shocking truths about that fateful night by the creek. Karenina’s deductive brilliance makes her one of the most compelling detectives I’ve encountered in years."

"Who knew a chapter on pencil collecting could be so profound? That's also in the memoir of a successful construction company’s founder and chairperson? Heilbronn’s obsession with Japanese graphite (“darkest and smoothest�) mirrors his life approach: precision matters. His anecdote about golf courses handing out native pencils to scorekeepers reveals how he finds poetry in mundane objects. A refreshing take on success, measured not just in Ferraris but in fragments of mindful curiosity."

"This book isn’t just about building a business; it’s about building a life. Dileep’s journey, marked by 3 a.m. doubts, marital stumbles, and hard-won Ferraris, offers a refreshing antidote to toxic hustle culture. I liked the way the author expresses gratitude and affection for every minute thing in his life. His appreciation of mentors and Dubai’s leaders underscores the importance of community support in any individual’s success story. Young dreamers will appreciate his message: ambition need not erase empathy, and wealth is hollow without purpose.
If you have time and you like reading life stories, do give this book a try. "