Author
Mustapha Chaar is an emerging author making his debut with his novel The Journey of Loss and Finding Yourself, which is based on a true story. Although his background is in mechanical and electromechanical engineering, Mustapha has always had an interest in storytelling.
In his personal life, Mustapha enjoys going to the gym and drawing, activities that keep him both mentally and physically sharp. His unique perspective of the world, gained from a mix of technical knowledge and artistic interest, is well demonstrated through his writing. Mustapha, residing in Brussels, Belgium, is excited to put his first novel out into the world and anticipates continuing to find new stories in the future.
Motivation for Writing this Book
“I began writing this story as part of a healing journey inspired by true events that occurred during my 27th year. Initially, I wrote this story solely for me, but as it progressed, I realized it deserved to reach a wider audience. The ideas in this book came to me during a dark phase in my life, I decided to use the pain experienced to make something positive, a silver lining amid the darkness. This story addresses a stigma that is not spoken about it enough, men’s mental health. Society often tells men that hiding our feelings and pain is better for us as we must always project strength. This leads to bottled up emotions until we can no longer contain them.
The real strength is being on display and accepting your flaws, not hidden in the shadows. Talking about the battles you are fighting, yet never be ashamed of them. I want this book to be an inspiration to anyone struggling with their mental health regardless of gender, race, or any individual attributes. Keep fighting the battles, as it does get better. There is always a silver lining, I promise.” – Mustapha Chaar
The Journey of Loss and Finding Yourself 