One Turn at a Time

In July 2017, at forty-five, Manish Rathod bought a Rubik’s Cube for less than four hundred rupees at a Mumbai airport bookshop, on impulse, while waiting out a delayed flight. One Turn at a Time is his own account of what happened next: twenty-three years into a career in media sales, he taught himself to solve it, then taught himself CAD, bought a 3D printer, and became the designer behind more than 150 twisty puzzle designs and counting, 99 of them listed in the official Twisty Puzzle Museum.

It’s a book about starting something new in midlife, not as a crisis but as a choice, told in his own words, in paperback and on Kindle.

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My friend Manish is a Late Bloomer. His puzzle journey/story starts at age 45 and he’s become obsessed about twisty puzzles. This tale is especially good for anybody middle aged who is in a rut! Find a new passion and pursue it with gusto.

TCC — United States, 8 Sep 2026

I loved reading this book as a cube enthusiast. I identified strongly with the different stages described in the world of cubes. Recommended to cubers and non-cubers alike.

Miguel — Spain, 1 Jul 2026 (translated from Spanish)

It brings out a fact that for every corporate professional there can be a life beyond office and social routine. It informs that the beginning may be small and difficult but if there is passion, a never say die spirit (to failures), self-belief and confidence, there is nothing that is not achievable. The step by step journey of your unique achievements including from a puzzle solver to creator and finally Manufacturer is incredible and inspiring!!

Avinash — India, 25 Jun 2026

This book is full of relatable stories and feelings for those withing this hobby like me, but holds some universal lessons about family and personal legacy that everyone should consider.

CG — United States, 8 Jul 2026

…Manish has created over 150 puzzle designs, many of which are immortalized in the Twistypuzzles Museum. This book tells the story of everything that the encounter with a Rubik’s Cube set in motion.

Georges Helm — Germany, 22 Jul 2026

Great true story about new beginning… Takes reader on a gripping journey into the Twisty Puzzles universe.

Andrei B — United States, 30 Jun 2026

A very rare real story that constantly reminded me of the proverb “where there’s a will, there’s a way”… What a matter of pride for our country India, that Manish Rathod’s puzzles, invented and brought to life in his home in Ahmedabad, are now being sold globally. If you want to do something, and firmly believe you can, read the book One Turn At A Time.

Trupti Saraiya — India, 17 Jul 2026

One Turn At a Time by Mr. Manish Rathod is about how the passion for solving the puzzles have changed his life. His experiences while solving puzzles are really interesting. In spite of busy professional commitments, he has pursued his hobby to a great extent. I recommend all youngsters who have recently started their career to read this book.

Pankaj Shah — India, 26 May 2026

I know manish for more then 6 years and mostly know about his work, but the book introduced a totally new manish, it’s a very well return and takes reader thru a life changing journey by finding your right passion, it also navigate readers how you excel in a thing for which you are truly passionate irrespective of your background and qualifications, and most important a simple narration from heart makes reading very interesting and readers can relate with journey.

Amit Tripathi — India, 9 May 2026

An inspiring story that demonstrates that, with effort, curiosity and passion, any time is a good time to learn and take up any discipline, if that is what one truly desires. Also when one is unaware of that desire, or when that activity arises in the most casual way. What Manish shares with us is not just a story by and for cube enthusiasts, but one about how to face life when daily obligations keep us from seeing beyond the immediate.

Jordi — Spain, 5 Jul 2026