About the Book:

Have you ever felt broken by life's unexpected turns, lost on a path different from the one you envisioned? This book explores the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, where broken pottery is not discarded but mended with gold, making it more beautiful and resilient. Discover how your own "cracks" - your setbacks, failures, and scars - can be transformed into sources of profound strength and unique beauty, revealing a more authentic and powerful version of yourself. 

RECOVER AND REBUILD

YOUR IMPERFECTIONS ARE YOUR SUPERPOWER

Dive into compelling true stories of individuals who faced their “holding cell” moments - from public disgrace to private despair -and foundthe courageto rebuild. Learn how they navigated the messy process of mending, turning pain into purpose and shame into strength. These narratives offer more than inspiration; they provide a heartfelt guide to embracing your imperfections and discovering the extraordinary resilience that lies in piecing your life back together, more luminous than before.

About the Author:

Jacob Puthenparambil is an entrepreneur, and communications professional with over two decades of global experience. He is the Founder and CEO of Redhill, a Singapore-headquartered public relations and communications firm with a presence in 18 countries and 21 cities. Under his leadership, Redhill has been recognized among the fastest-growing PR agencies in the world and has earned numerous industry accolades. Jacob oversees a team of more than 150 professionals across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the US.

Born in India and based in Singapore, Jacob has built a career on crafting and elevating narratives – whether for companies, causes, or individuals. He is known for his expertise in communications strategy, reputation management, and crisis resolution, having advised Fortune 500 companies, governments, and startups.

Beyond corporate life, Jacob is a passionate advocate for personal development and resilience, themes which resonate deeply in his writing and speaking engagements.

Jacob’s own journey reflects an embrace of unconventional paths. A lifelong learner, he completed an executive education at Harvard Business School in 2025, where he further honed his perspective on leadership and the power of failure in driving growth. This book, Kintsugi: Embracing the Broken – A Pathway to Rebuild and Redemption, is Jacob’s debut as an author. In it, he marries personal reflections with inspirational true stories (including those you’ve read in these chapters) to share a philosophy that has guided his life: that our setbacks and scars can become our strength and beauty when we choose to rebuild with care.

Jacob is a sought-after speaker on topics of entrepreneurship, innovation, and resilience. He has been featured in media like Business Times and The Straits Times, and was named among Asia’s leading communicators. When he’s not helming Redhill or writing, Jacob spends time mentoring young professionals, championing second-chance hiring initiatives, and engaging in community service in Singapore.

In his personal life, Jacob believes strongly in the values of empathy and integrity. Those who know him often remark on his ability to find silver linings in difficult situations – a trait he credits to the Kintsugi mindset of highlighting cracks rather than concealing them. This book is an outgrowth of Jacob’s desire to help others see the value in their own struggles and to encourage them to persevere through life’s challenges. He lives in Singapore with his children, and in his spare time enjoys travel, discovering street food stalls, and (of course) collecting broken things from his trips – especially pieces with a flaw or story, which he proudly displays as reminders that broken can be beautiful.