Boston– After the Fall, a powerful new novel by entrepreneur and publisher Upendra Mishra, will officially launch on June 5, 2025, across Amazon and major online platforms. Blending autofiction with spiritual insight and psychological depth, the book speaks directly to high-performing professionals navigating the cycles of success, collapse, and reinvention.
Mishra—who also serves as publisher of Boston Real Estate Times and Life Sciences Times—draws from a lifetime of leadership in business and media to craft a novel that resonates with those facing the pressures of modern success. After the Fall follows Owen, a driven entrepreneur whose professional and personal life unravel at the height of his achievements, forcing him to confront the deeper patterns behind his rise and fall.
A Story for Leaders at a Crossroads
Set against a backdrop familiar to any executive—high expectations, relentless ambition, and quiet burnout—After the Fall is not a book about business strategy, but about the inner life of a leader. It explores what happens when the titles fade, the applause stops, and the outer rewards no longer fill the inner void.
“We’re excited to share this book with leaders, CEOs, and professionals who are realizing that real success isn’t just about what you build—it’s about who you become in the process,” said Mishra. “This novel invites readers to pause, reflect, and redefine what truly matters in both life and leadership.”
Praise from Business and Thought Leaders
After the Fall has already received high praise from respected voices across business, academia, and healthcare:
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Dr. Sanjiv Chopra (Harvard Medical School) calls it “majestic… a journey through heartbreak, inner transformation, and the acceptance of a self-grounded place.”
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Mukesh Chatter (CEO, Alsym Energy) describes it as “a rare act of stillness… emotionally sincere and rich in vulnerability.”
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Desh Deshpande (MIT Corporation) says it’s “a deeply moving exploration of compassion, redemption, and the quiet power of self-awareness.”
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Kedar Gupta, entrepreneur and author, praises it as “a masterclass in conscious leadership… a must-read for those balancing ambition with authenticity.”
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Ian Gillespie, real estate executive, draws a connection to groundbreaking neuroscience studies on happiness and clarity.
Additional endorsements come from public intellectuals, physicians, and creatives alike, all echoing a common message: After the Fall speaks to the soul behind the title.
Why It Matters to Real Estate and Business Professionals
In industries like real estate, where volatility, competition, and risk are constant, personal resilience is often the most important asset a leader can cultivate. After the Fall is not a technical manual—it’s a mirror. It reflects the emotional and psychological costs of performance culture while offering a thoughtful, grounded perspective on how to lead from a place of authenticity and self-awareness.
About the Author
Upendra Mishra is a Boston-based entrepreneur, writer, and media executive. He is the founder of Precise Marketing, publisher of Boston Real Estate Times, and Life Sciences TImes and their sister publications INDIA New England News and IndUS Business JOurnal. A longtime observer of business dynamics and human behavior, Mishra combines professional experience with philosophical depth in this debut work of fiction.
Availability
After the Fall will be available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle editions starting June 5, 2025, on Amazon and other online retailers.
