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title: "My Journey from Mohali to St. Petersburg by Ananya Kamboj"
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date: 2018-08-22
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# My Journey from Mohali to St. Petersburg by Ananya Kamboj

There is always some inspiration in whatever we see around us. Whether we realise it or not, these visuals make a place in our subconscious mind. Our actions are accordingly affected. And they become values. Recently, I came across one such book titled My Journey from Mohali to St. Petersburg by Ananya Kamboj. Let's see what is the book all about and what impression it leaves on the reader's mind.

![Mohali to St.Petersburg](https://thoughtsbygeethica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/My-journey-from-Mohali-to-St.-Petersburg.jpg)

## About the book

The author has beautifully expressed her experience at Football for Friendship Championship at St. Petersburg, Russia. Her journey describes various teachings she learnt throughout the tournament. Sports is much more than victory and defeat and how to take both of them graciously to your stride. Sports is a teamwork. With intense devotion, you learn the values of bonding between countries, backgrounds and cultures.

Football for Friendship(F4F) promotes the idea of establishing a football culture that fosters friendship and unity. It is an opportunity and platform for talented youngsters belonging to underprivileged families from countries with lesser means. Their initiative promotes honour as one of the core values of all participators. The friendship bracelet is an official symbol of the F4F programme showcasing the sign of tolerance, equality and a healthy lifestyle. It encourages balanced participation and the capacity to promote and achieve gender equality within societies.

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Football is described as not just a sport but a stress buster. Adding games like soccer to your routine helps in maintaining fitness, strength and endurance. Sports can unite enemy countries involved in conflicts and wars. It is a great way to empower women.

## My Review

At the tender age of 13, the author has a vast insight into life and its reasons. She has closely observed the events at F4F and narrated every detail in the book. There are many emotional phases where you feel connected. Even if you are not a sports enthusiast, this book will keep you hooked. A very good lesson from the book says " You should learn to lead yourself which will help you to lead others better"

I could sense motivation in every single narration. There is positive thinking throughout the book. Respect is the one quality that bonds the world. While reading through the incidents, you will envision many different shades of character in a player. The keen observation the author shows in her writings is amazing.

I am sure you will fall in love with the game once you read the book. I recommend this book to all the book lovers who love life. Friendship is the base of every successful relationship. Here, you will understand how respect, equality and determination help in leading a positive life.

## About the Author

Ananya Kamboj is thirteen years old and studying in class nine. Born and brought up in the city of Mohali, Punjab, Ananya belongs to a middle-class family. The inspiration behind her book My Journey from Mohali to St. Petersberg is her parents as they always encouraged Ananya to read and write. Her ambition in life is to become a journalist. This is her first book.

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