Seven years after accident, student launches her first book

It…was not an easy journey and I often felt dull and broken, but I am much better today.' After the accident, Rayna was in a coma for six months and underwent years of speech and mobility rehabilitation and therapy. Also present at the launch was author and film producer Twinkle Khanna, who was quick to highlight the importance of the book's title. 'I think hope is such a powerful word, as it is what keeps us going each day. It is something that you find in the least expected places too.' Khanna added, 'The book is such a powerful symbol of victory for a girl who has braved the storm and come out of it fighting. Sifting through its contents, I could see a mind that was determined to express itself no matter what.' Rayna's parents, Sonika and Gaurav Arya, spoke about how the accident had affected their lives. Sonika said writing was a her daughter's way of finding solace and peace. 'The accident caught us off-guard. To see a child full of life all of a sudden be in such a state almost broke us, but we did not give up on her…As things kept unfolding, she kept steadily recovering.' Looking ahead, Rayna, 19, would like to study art, writing and animal assisted therapy, which she believes can help people with neurological challenges. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttp://krachelart.com/UserProfile/tabid/43/userId/219413/Default.aspx

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