This book, Shades of Middle Class, is a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of coexistence — to the quiet strength, kindness, and perseverance that define the middle class.
I, Tushar Sirohi, dedicate this work first to my parents, whose sacrifices, values, and unconditional love shaped my understanding of effort, dignity, and humanity. Their lives taught me that true wealth lies not in possessions, but in compassion and resilience.
I also dedicate this book to my friends and to every person who has been part of my journey — whether online or offline — whose words, presence, and experiences have influenced my thoughts in ways both seen and unseen. Much of what lives within these pages comes from observation: people met in trains and buses, faces seen on busy roads, individuals striving every day for survival, those working tirelessly for livelihood, and even those asking for help to continue another day. Every moment, every story, and every silent struggle became a lesson that shaped my perspective. This book is born from watching life closely — from understanding the ongoing fight for existence that defines the middle-class experience. It is dedicated to all those who continue to balance dreams with responsibilities, hope with hardship, and struggle with kindness.
To the middle class — not just as an economic identity, but as a way of living, enduring, and loving — this book belongs.