Insomnia: Army Stories

In Insomnia: Army Stories, Rawat, a former journalist and award-winning author, shepherds us through a sequence of standalone tales that lean into the personal side of service. The book is rooted in real places and moments—the retired General haunted by voices of dead men; a young Lieutenant watched over in Arunachal; a Major and his men incognito in Kashmir; a train bound for Agra carrying unknown fates; a little girl awaiting brain surgery in Lansdowne. The experience is immersive, written in accessible, lyrical prose with crisp dialogue, atmospheric settings, and pacing that alternates between quiet reflection and startling revelations. It’s less about battles and more about the people who live them—the emotional terrain of love, camaraderie, trauma, and mercy that colors every posting.

• Key stories and settings from the Indian Army, from cantonments to frontiers
• Riveting, character-driven plots with a humane, intimate voice
• Themes of love, loyalty, fear, trauma, and resilience
• Accessible prose with vivid scenes, strong mood, and precise pacing
• Glimpses behind the veneer of military life—family bonds, comradeship, and sacrifice

After finishing Insomnia: Army Stories, readers carry with them a deeper understanding of the people in uniform—their hopes, their fears, and the quiet acts of courage that keep communities together. It leaves you with empathy, a new appreciation for the human side of service, and a lasting sense of connection to those who live and work in the olive-green world.