Survivor’s Memoir The One Coach Away Explores Trauma, Memory, And The Quiet Heroism That Endures After Disaster
Author Tathagata Basu
The One Coach Away by Tathagata Basu
Author Tathagata Basu recounts a catastrophic event that changed his life forever, honoring loss, resilience, and the power of remembering.
NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In The One Coach Away, author Tathagata Basu delivers a moving and unflinchingly honest memoir that traces his survival of a catastrophic disaster and the decades-long emotional journey that followed. Written with clarity, restraint, and deep humanity, the book stands as both a personal reckoning and a tribute to the ordinary people whose courage saved lives in the aftermath of unimaginable loss.
At its core, The One Coach Away is a story of survival shaped as much by what happened as by what lingered long after. Basu revisits the moments of terror and confusion surrounding the disaster, then expands beyond the event itself to examine the psychological weight of survival, the persistence of trauma, and the complex burden of survivor’s guilt. The title reflects the thin and often arbitrary line between life and death—one moment, one decision, one coach away.
A defining element of the memoir is its focus on the villagers who became first responders in the absence of formal aid. Basu recounts their instinctive bravery, compassion, and selflessness, portraying them not as abstract heroes but as individuals whose actions left a lasting imprint on his life. Their role in rescue and recovery forms the moral backbone of the book, underscoring how humanity often reveals itself most clearly in moments of crisis.
Rather than positioning the disaster as a closed chapter, Basu reflects on how its impact reverberated across decades. The memoir thoughtfully explores memory—how it fades, sharpens, or resurfaces unexpectedly—and the ways unspoken experiences can quietly shape identity, relationships, and purpose.
Basu’s motivation for writing the book emerges from a sense of responsibility: to honor those who did not survive, to acknowledge those who helped, and to give voice to experiences often left unshared. By revisiting the event years later, he affirms the importance of testimony, not as spectacle, but as an act of respect and collective memory.
Intended for readers of literary nonfiction, memoir, history, and social reflection, The One Coach Away resonates with anyone interested in resilience, disaster narratives, and the human capacity to endure. The large-print paperback format ensures accessibility, reinforcing the author’s commitment to sharing this story widely.
The book is now available. Secure your copy here: https://a.co/d/ehsx9JX
Readers can learn more about the author and his work at https://secondinning.org/.
For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Tathagata Basu
BrightKey PR
tatbasu@yahoo.com
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