'Simple, direct, and soulful, Vishwas's journey captures hearts and depicts the endless possibilities of the human spirit.' – Vivek Shanbhag, novelist

'This paradigm-shifting series forces one to reexamine their beliefs. Vishwas's resolve and patience are immensely inspiring and a testament to the enduring power of resilience shown in the face of adversity.' – Samhita Arni, author

'The stunning visuals and poignant prose combine to create a story of perseverance and valour that will resonate with readers of all ages.' – Doug Roland, Academy Award-nominated social impact filmmaker

'This inspiring narrative brought alive by moving illustration is vital in understanding empathy and can be enjoyed across age groups. Over time, the series will find a special place among graphic novel readers in India.' – Sanjoy Roy, co-founder and managing director of Teamwork Arts

'Grit: The Vishwas Story is a motivational adventure with images that take you on an inspiring, visual journey. There is so much to learn from the incredible lessons of resolve and persistence speckled throughout the story.' – Marco Santini, global artist and educator

'The road to discovery of our true self – to me, that's the real story of Grit: The Vishwas Story. Do the rest of us succumb to the conditions of life and its elements, or do we tell ourselves that there is so much more to be overcome? Vishwas tells me, there are many lives to live in this lifetime.' – Joi Barua, singer and music composer

Vishwas K.S. is an international para-swimming champion, motivational speaker, dancer and martial artist. He has represented India in prestigious para-swimming competitions and has secured numerous medals. In 2016, he won two silver and one bronze at the Speedo Can Am Para-Swimming Championships held in Ottawa, Canada. He followed this successful streak by landing another bronze at the IDM Berlin Para Swimming German Open in 2017 and 2018. At the National Para Swimming Competition in Udaipur, he won a gold and two silver. He then took the count higher by winning five gold medals at the Indian Open Swimming Competition, Bengaluru, in 2018.

Vishwas has been conferred several prestigious state, national and international awards – most notably the Special Golden Achiever Award by AUGP, US; National Role Model Award by the former vice president of India (2018); Kempegowda Award; the Vishweshwariah Ratna Award; and the Shoorveer Award by Ample Mission, Mumbai. He hopes to live a life of dignity, self-reliance, and financial independence. It is his deep desire to initiate public dialogue around disability and bring substantial change in the world. He currently lives in Bengaluru with his wife, Lakshmi, and his daughter, Prashasti. The royalties from the sale of this book will go to his family.

(Email: [email protected]; Instagram: @vishwasksvishu; Mobile: +91 9972530303)

V.R. Ferose is a software executive based in Silicon Valley and is an author, columnist and inclusion evangelist. He is the founder of India Inclusion Foundation, a Bengaluru-based non-profit organization that aims to bring acceptance and inclusion for the disabled to the forefront. Ferose was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2012. He was featured in 'India's 40 under 40' list in 2014 and was recognized with the AUCD award by US Senator Tom Harkin for his path-breaking initiative 'Autism at Work' at SAP. Simultaneously, he has co-authored bestsellers such as Gifted: Inspiring Stories of People with Disabilities (2014) and The Invisible Majority (2021). He writes the biweekly column FLYLEAF for New Indian Express. He lives in Cupertino with his wife, Deepali, and son, Vivaan. (Website: www.ferosevr.com; Email: [email protected]; Twitter: @VRFerose)

Sriram Jagannathan is a writer, illustrator and designer from Chennai. He is a consultant and mentor in the User Experience space for digital products and helps organizations by advocating for design thinking to C-suite players. His experience in design spans multiple spheres – fashion, textile design, web-based courseware, animation branding, sportswear and graphic novels. The threads that connect his many ventures are creativity and storytelling, his first love. He is also a firm believer in the power of art and design to transform how we experience the world. Sriram is the author of two graphic novels: Mai, published by Notion Press in 2018, and Grit: The Major Story, published by Hachette India in 2019. This is his third book. (Email: [email protected]; Instagram: @sriramjag)