By: Elowen Gray
Literature has the power to give voice to untold struggles, and Sheetal Ohri’s Custodial Battle seeks to do just that. Recently honored with the International IMPACT Book Award in the Inspirational and Motivational category, this book is more than just a personal account—it serves as a potential beacon of hope for parents fighting custody battles. This recognition highlights Ohri’s role as a writer whose work goes beyond storytelling, potentially driving awareness and change.
An Award That Elevates Important Conversations
Winning the International IMPACT Book Award is a significant milestone in Ohri’s literary journey. Competing against 80 books in the same category, Custodial Battle stood out for its raw honesty and deeply moving narrative. This award acknowledges not just the quality of writing but also suggests the book’s ability to inspire readers facing adversity. It is a testament to the importance of shedding light on the challenges that parents—especially immigrants—may face in complex legal systems.
Bringing Awareness to Custody Battles
At its core, Custodial Battle is a story of resilience. Ohri takes readers through a mother’s experience in the U.S. family court system, highlighting the struggles, frustrations, and moments of determination that defined her journey. Many parents dealing with similar battles often feel isolated and powerless, but Ohri’s book aims to provide them with a sense of solidarity and guidance.
“This book was written from a place of pain, but also of hope. To receive this award means that more people might hear these stories and know they are not alone,” Ohri shared.
Why ‘Custodial Battle’ Stands Out
Unlike conventional legal guides or memoirs, Custodial Battle merges advocacy with emotion. Ohri’s storytelling doesn’t just recount events—it seeks to challenge perspectives and start conversations about judicial fairness, immigrant struggles, and the emotional toll of custody disputes. Her ability to intertwine personal experience with broader social issues appears to have made her book a standout choice for the International IMPACT Book Award.
Beyond literary recognition, this award could amplify the book’s reach. More readers, legal professionals, and policymakers are now beginning to engage with Custodial Battle, making it a potentially significant contribution to discussions around parental rights and justice.
The Path Ahead: Leveraging the Award for Greater Impact
For Ohri, winning the International IMPACT Book Award is not just about personal achievement—it’s about continuing to elevate important issues. With this recognition, she plans to expand her advocacy work, support more parents in similar situations, and use her platform to advocate for legal reforms.
Additionally, this milestone could fuel momentum for her next book, where she aims to address new themes of resilience and transformation. She is also in discussions about adapting Custodial Battle into a film, which could further widen its reach and impact.
Ohri’s journey suggests that personal stories, when shared with courage and authenticity, can potentially lead to meaningful change. As she continues to write, speak, and advocate, her International IMPACT Book Award serves as a reminder that literature has the potential to inspire, inform, and transform lives.
Published by Anne C.
