LEXINGTON, MA — Author, entrepreneur, and journalist Upendra Mishra will discuss his latest novel, After the Fall: How Owen Lost Everything and Found What Truly Matters, during a free community event on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Lexington.
Hosted jointly by LexFamily and Vision-Aid, the event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 39 Merrick Road, Room 237, in Lexington. Admission is free, and light refreshments, including chai and samosas, will be served.
The evening will include a conversation with the author, a discussion of the book, an audience question-and-answer session, and an opportunity for attendees to meet Mishra and learn more about his work.
Mishra is the founder of Precise Marketing & Media, Inc. and The Mishra Group, which publishes INDIA New England News, IndUS Business Journal, Life Sciences Times, and Boston Real Estate Times. Over the course of his career, he has worked as a journalist, entrepreneur, publisher, and documentary filmmaker.
Before entering publishing and business, Mishra spent a decade as an international journalist reporting from Latin America. He has also produced documentary films, including The Untold Story of Indian Music in America and Enabling Vision, which explore cultural and social themes affecting diverse communities.
Educated in the United States, Mexico, Norway, Costa Rica, and India, Mishra brings a global perspective to his writing. His work frequently explores themes of identity, resilience, personal transformation, and the search for meaning.
In addition to After the Fall, Mishra is the author of Precise Marketing: The Proven System for Growing Revenue in a Noisy World, a book focused on business growth and marketing strategy.
His newest novel, After the Fall, follows the story of Owen, a man whose outward success masks deeper personal struggles. As his life begins to unravel, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery influenced by Indian philosophical traditions as well as the teachings of Carl Jung and Marcus Aurelius.
The novel explores themes of love, loss, redemption, and personal transformation through relationships that span cultures and continents, including significant connections with characters in India and Mexico.
According to the book’s description, the story examines what happens when success no longer provides answers and an individual is forced to confront deeper questions about purpose, identity, and what truly matters in life.
Organizers say the event is intended not only for readers and aspiring writers but also for anyone interested in conversations about personal growth, resilience, and the human experience.
Event Details
What: Meet the Author – Upendra Mishra
Book: After the Fall: How Owen Lost Everything and Found What Truly Matters
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: 39 Marrett Road, Room 237, Lexington, MA
Admission: Free
Hosted by: LexFamily and Vision-Aid
Light refreshments, including chai and samosas, will be served.
