“I won’t even try to describe this wonderfully inspiring book. My words are by no means enough. I not only enjoyed diving into a different world but was amazed by the wisdom. I’m looking forward to going through it again and again - I feel there is ever more to discover. Eine inspirirende Antwort auf die Frage nach dem Sinn des Lebens - Danke!”
– Anne Fieger, Germany

“Thank you for awakening the ‘Magician’ inside me and giving her a reason to dance once again despite the ‘rigorous Master’! Thank you for the thoughtful journey! Благодаря ти за мъдростта с която ме дари!”   

– Valeria Petkova, Bulgaria

“True Dummy says for my generation, what The Alchemist said for the previous one. Its short stories and one-liners will remain for times to come.”
– Abhinav Bhatnagar, India

“Whenever we walk into a bookstore, we see hundreds of books. Some we read and forget. But some we carry with us for the rest of our lives. ‘Fable of Existence’ is one I will always carry with me, because it has not let my imagination and emotions go after I put it down. It has not let me go to this day. Povestea din spatele povestii.”
– Gabriela Iancu, Romania

“I finished the book within 2 days (which included a daylong trip to Chicago), right from the first page the ‘story’ part ended for me, the book took over me and I became one of the characters.”
– Anish Jain, USA

“A thoroughly engrossing story, imaginative yet startlingly real. The book is filled with stylish wit, spiritual undertones and rich, emphatic emotions. As magical as it is real, True Dummy has an imaginative reach to convey the most heart - searching dilemmas of the human race. Pasjonujaca opowiesc o poszukiwaniu sensu zycia.”
– Kate Nowak, Poland

“Cambio de vida!!! I am hundred percent convinced that this fable would inspire millions of hearts in the coming time.”
– Matiaz Gonzales, Spain

‘An anecdote where you will find yourself walking over the verve of life intensely and frantically…The small stories u have narrated in the book leave me Flabbergasted…really. The fancies u have created and the imagination u have put to work is truly magical.’
– Neha Bahl, India

“True Dummy takes the reader on a timeless journey filled with magic and dreams, with a generous smattering of philosophical insight. Excellent work showing the promise of an up and coming author.”
– Aarti Jagannath, UK

“Life is full of choices, determining who we are and how we relate to others. Sensitive to the human dimension of these choices, Ashish recreates some of these possible worlds with wonderful prose and colourful images. True Dummy invites us on a journey to the deepest sources of human motivation and ambition.”
– Luke Haywood, France

“Your book was not only pure escapism as I read snatches of it on my tedious London tube journeys, but also completely relevant, answering some of my questions and why, once in a while it is important to find a quiet place as the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) did at the Cave of Hira, Mount Al-Nour, and worship and meditate about the world around us. Beautifully formed and precious as it is rare, True Dummy is not only filled with true pearls of wisdom but is a blessing of a book that should be passed on to all.”
– Jebi Rahman, UK

“Completely awestruck!! Written with vigorously sensitive ink and alluringly intellectual font. Metaphorically speaking, this story is like a long twine intricately wound around a network of randomly hammered nails on a wooden board. Sheer brilliance!!!”
– Shishir Gupta, India

“A human, sympathetic and thought provoking story, hugely enjoyable.” – Kate Ryan, UK

‘‘True Dummy’—an unbelievably amazing magical narration!!! With its each passing page I was engulfed with deeper and deeper engagements about my own daily chores, my existential dilemma and reasons behind them, and ultimate dreams I ever cherished.”

– Kaushal Vidyarthee, India

‘Firstly, can I say how much I enjoyed True Dummy! I have visited your beautiful country, as a tourist, and what struck me most was your love and intimacy with the landscape and culture of your motherland. You have woven a magical tale with the metaphorical landscape of the mind which has captured the essential facets of human nature: persistence and endeavour with uncertainty and frailty. The presence of the inspiring and changing natural habitat is awesome in itself, and at certain points, I was almost in tears, following the trials and tribulations of the hero.

- Bridget Eley, UK

“True Dummy is still lingering on in my mindset…it has been three nights since I finished reading it.”

- Nishant pagare, India

“Messaggi mimlija inspirazzjoni ghal hajja (full of inspiring messages that teach valuable lessons in life).” –

-Caludine Cardona, Malta

“While reading this book there are always moments of galloping metaphors and raffling mirages. Its fanciful pictorial lines keep floating in your heart veins for an elated span of time. The musical symphony that it resonates keeps retracting you in the auditorium of magical sound. A tide that will elope you till the somersault of full moon. Amen!”

– Ousaid Kidwai, India

“Thank you so much for letting me read your amazing book. It really is quite, quite wonderful. The story is beautifully constructed and lyrically told - it’s a true Hero’s journey. It captured me from the very first pages and I couldn’t put it down. I would unhesitatingly recommend it to anyone and indeed I shall! The book will appeal to reader’s everywhere as it’s message is universal and you have written it in a style that is accessible to all.”

- Julie Cook, UK

“The reader friendly style, the judicious use of various literary devices, is what makes your book very fascinating. The strong metaphors, the imagery, the sun and the sea personified, the verses - all add up to give a poetic appeal to your book. Uniquely inspiring and motivating, all put together, it is a must read for all age groups.”

– Mrs Manisha Gupta, India