When silence found a voice, verse was born. Welcome to the world of Dr. Prabhakar Shankar, author of When Breath Becomes Verse, a poetic resurrection of truth, trauma, and transformation.
- When Breath Becomes Verse is a poetic testimony of survival, where buried silence rises in rhythm and every wound becomes a window to light.
- This memoir transforms personal trauma into universal truth, touching themes of abuse, loss, resilience, and redemption through verses that bleed honesty and breathe hope.
- More than poetry, it is a resurrection etched in ink. Every stanza bears a scar, and every chapter is a soul reborn through fire and grace.
- With spiritual revelations, raw heartbreaks, and untold battles, this book walks through darkness and emerges with the kind of light only pain can teach.
- It speaks to those who suffered in silence, offering not just words but witness. It is a voice that says your story matters, your scars are sacred, and healing is possible.
About Me
Dr. Prabhakar Shankar is a warrior in spirit, a healer in soul, and a poet by purpose. He is not just a clinical professional but a therapist of the human condition. Born in silence and shaped by struggle, he turned adversity into awakening. At IIT Patna, intellect met purpose and vision found its voice. A martial arts gold medallist, corporate mentor, and digital health leader, he has touched thousands of lives. Yet, his deepest healing flows through poetry. His memoir When Breath Becomes Verse speaks to those carrying invisible wounds, reminding us that the strongest voices often rise from silence.
Book Reviews
“When Breath Becomes Verse is a striking poetic memoir that transforms suffering into strength. Dr. Prabhakar Shankar’s verses are raw and redemptive—a battle cry carved in rhythm and faith. His journey from silent storm to sacred resilience resonates deeply, offering a whispered hand to broken hearts and a luminous testament to the power of rising beyond pain. ”
Vikram Singh
Sr. Editor