Product Information
A Life at the Edge by Hardayal Singh Verma is a vivid, hard-hitting tribute to the men and women who live on the frontlines of national security. Drawn from decades of service and first-hand experience, this book brings to life the adrenaline, fear, humanity and quiet heroism behind modern “special operations” and day-to-day duties in uniform. Verma, a decorated Commandant (SG) of the Border Security Force, writes with authority, empathy and a storyteller’s eye — recounting hazardous operations, the grit of soldiers in extreme conditions, the resilience of families left behind, and the moral cost of duty.
Each chapter is a compact, arresting narrative—real incidents, real people—crafted to lift the veil on what it really means to live and serve “at the edge.” The book balances tactical detail with human portraits: widows who rebuild lives, siblings who carry a family’s military pride, and veterans who carry memories no one else can share. Written to inform, inspire and provoke national gratitude, A Life at the Edge is essential reading for patriots, policy makers, military enthusiasts, students of security studies, and anyone who wants a humane, unvarnished view of service and sacrifice.
Published by Rigi Publication, this 268-page edition is available in paperback and eBook (eBook-on-rent on rigipublication.com). Add this stirring account to your collection — for perspective, for empathy, and to honor those who keep a nation safe.
Keypoints:
- Authentic first-hand accounts of special operations and frontline service.
- Deep human stories: soldiers, widows, siblings, and survivors.
- Tactical insight balanced with humane storytelling by a decorated officer.
- 268 pages of compact, high-impact narratives — ideal for readers & students.
- Published by Rigi Publication — paperback and eBook (rent option available).
Bullets:
- • Real operational accounts from a decorated Commandant — rare authenticity.
- • Human-centred stories that reveal the cost of duty and the resilience of families.
- • Clear, readable prose — written for both lay readers and military enthusiasts.
- • Ideal for gift, library, academic and patriotic readerships.
- • Published and promoted by Rigi Publication for national and international reach.
Information
| Format | Paperback , EBook |
|---|---|
| ISBN No. | 9789386447777 |
| Publication date | 10 December 2019 |
| Publisher | Rigi Publication |
| Publication City/Country: | India |
| Language | English |
| Book Pages | 268 |
| Book Size | 5.5" x 8.5" |
| Book Interior | Black & white interior with white paper (Premium Quality) |
About Author
Hardayal Singh Verma (H.S. Verma) is a retired Commandant (Special Grade) of the Border Security Force (BSF), decorated with Gallantry and Meritorious Service Medals. An alumnus of Delhi University and IARI, Verma served the nation in operational roles that gave him unique insight into special operations, border management, and the everyday heroism of security forces. A thoughtful raconteur and fierce patriot, Verma translates battlefield lessons into readable, emotionally powerful narratives. A Life at the Edge is his tribute to comrades, families, and a career lived on the borderlines of danger and duty.
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