num_pages: 242
description: I went to war running away from myself. I came back in pieces to find out who I really was...It took me nearly ten years two tours in Afghanistan and losing a leg to come to terms with who I really am.Two years after coming back from war I can say that Im finally content. Im as fit as ever my prosthetic leg allowing me the freedom to move and exercise as if nothing has changed. I own a small bakery in the centre of Cambridge and I have a loyal circle of friends that I can always count on.And yet...Yet theres something missing. A part of me craves the intimacy the deep connection to another human being. But another  bigger  part of me is terrified of letting anyone in.My internal conflict didn't stand a chance when I met Jay. He stormed through my defence walls like a hurricane wrapping around me with gentle force until I had no choice but to surrender.Surrendering has never felt so good.Will Jay want to stay when he sees the real me? When he sees the nightmares and insecurities clawing at my soul? When he realises the burden I come with may be heavier than we both can carry?My name is Amir Gopal and this is my story.Author's Note: I did a ton of research about amputated limbs soldiers the military and of course baking. I read some heartbreaking stories but I also read stories that inspired me and lifted my spirits when I felt stuck.I desperately wanted to do all these people justice. But at the same time I wanted to show the softer side of the story not focus on the initial battle to get your life back that nearly every veteran experiences coming back home.I really hope I succeeded showing the respect I feel for every single person whos fought for their country.Cookies is a feel-good happy book. It's a curl-on-the-sofa-on-a-rainy-Sunday-afternoon kinda book.I wanted to make people smile and gush and desperately want a brownie or five. Hopefully I succeeded. Enjoy! xx
language: English
title: Cookies
publisher: None