Book 9 of 2019 - "BLUE BIRD ,BLUE BIRD " ,by Attica Locke.This is also my read for the #ReadingWomanChallenge for the the prompt #mystery or #thrillerBook 9 of 2019 - "BLUE BIRD ,BLUE BIRD " ,by Attica Locke.This is also my read for the #ReadingWomanChallenge for the the prompt #mystery or #thriller by a #woc. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 I completed this yesterday night and I am speechless and at a loss of words on how to describe this wonderful crime novel.Or is it indeed a crime novel!!! The plot is straightforward -A coloured man's body is discovered in a bayou behind Geneva Sweet' s cafe in Lark,Texas .This is followed by the discovery of a white woman's body two days later .Texas Ranger Darren Mathews(who happens to be our hero) , begins to investigate the case and the rest of the plot is how he discovers the perpetrator . 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Attica Locke's writing is visceral and transports the reader to the American South ,specifically Texas.The murder mystery serves as a platform for a story that discusses so many things -Racism,prejudice and Family .The fact is that ,the heart of this book is about race and the equation between the coloured people and the Whites of the American south.An uncomfortable equation that is tough to decipher and understand.The story tries to answer the question of what happens when boundaries are crossed , during a war and people instinctively move towards each other ignoring the rules set by certain sections of society.There are innumerable questions raised in this book to which answers ,I guess will never be known.Don't read this if you are looking for a racy thriller or murder mystery .This book is in essence, a silent contemplation of racism ,its connection to how criminal justice is served in America and also a tribute to the spirit of the coloured people of Texas. A boldly written novel and I loved it . 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Do have a glass of cold lemonade and listen to any country blues album by #lighteninghopkins when you read this .You will understand what mean 😊...more
Book 7 of 2019- “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie ”,by Dame Muriel Spark .This will also be my read for the #ReadingWomanChallenge under prompt 9 #novellBook 7 of 2019- “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie ”,by Dame Muriel Spark .This will also be my read for the #ReadingWomanChallenge under prompt 9 #novella . First,I should tell you all ,that I regret having discovered Muriel Spark so late in my reading life.Second,I will not insult this book by saying this is a review .I would rather call this post ,a glorification of Muriel Spark😁 This novella packs such a powerful punch in just a few pages .We have a commentary on so many issues - politics at every level (especially the petty politics played between women),religion,fascism,education,the effects of idolising a teacher , groupism and the Scottish psychology .This is also a funny and tragic story of betrayal and the coming of age of a group of girls who are as diverse in character ,intellect and psyche as the views ,opinions and moods of the teacher they idolise ,the magnificent and ridiculous Miss.Brodie. Muriel Spark is that rare star in the universe - a writer with a remarkable intellect ,an excellent sense of prose and grammar and blessed with wicked humour which reflects in her writing.This book was witty and deliciously funny and I was smiling all the time I was reading it.Every sentence has a purpose .I also love the way she writes about sex and there is a lot of talk about sex in the book.Again ,only talk😁.The imaginary letter between Jean Brodie and her lover that the girls Sandy and Jenny orchestrate had me in splits and I will never forget it in my life time.😂.A good book to include for #femmemarch and yes,Dame Muriel Spark is now one of my #favfemalewriters ....more
"The Toss ofa Lemon " by Padma Vishwanathan . This was a gift by one of my favorites here,@inkless.sne .The book is a multigenerational story of a Tam"The Toss ofa Lemon " by Padma Vishwanathan . This was a gift by one of my favorites here,@inkless.sne .The book is a multigenerational story of a TamilBrahmin family from 1896 to 1956 that revolves around the family matriarch Sivakami who is widowed at the tender age of 18 and her children,grandchildren and great grand children .I could relate to this story so much being a TamBrahm myself and the bonus was that there was a character named Jaanaki in the book just like me .The book was even more special because @inkless.sne had attempted to draw a family tree on a piece of white paper which slipped out of the thick tome when I was reading it and suddenly I could see this story through her eyes.Naturally,I kept referring to that piece of paper throughout my read - The legacy from one reader to another 😊 This book will also be my entry for the #ReadingWomanChallenge under prompt 6 #multigenerationalfamily . In essence ,reading this book was like watching a family soap opera .The writer has captured the vibrance,peace and contentment , a life in a quiet village bestows on its inhabitants .Some relationships stand out -Sivakami and Vairam, Jaanaki and Bharathi,Jaanaki and Kamalam and of course Sivakami and Muchami.The conflicts between members of the same community when new traditions replace old and the confusion the the younger generation go through in choosing sides has been penned beautifully, together with the insecurity and pain the older generation go through .There is a lot of history between the pages and one gets a chance to see the Madras of those days .My only contention with the writer was the way she described Rukmani Arundale ,founder of Kalakshetra as flirting with Vairum.I personally feel as women we do not have the right to label fellow women in a way that chooses our fancy or a story plot .Another fact was that the climax was very incomplete and underwhelming .Maybe,I loved the characters so much that I wanted to know what happened to all of them 😊😊😊😊😊 In the end,however,I realised that I will never forget Sivakami ,just like Clara or Ursula❤️❤️...more
("We women are a sad lot, aren't we?" "What do you mean?" "Strong enough to take on the world with our bare hands, yet we permit ridiculous boys to make("We women are a sad lot, aren't we?" "What do you mean?" "Strong enough to take on the world with our bare hands, yet we permit ridiculous boys to make fools of us." "I am not a fool." "No, you're not. Not yet.") 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 A marvellous finish to a wonderful series ❤️❤️❤️❤️.I loved this duology so much that I am planning to buy the hardcovers for my library😻.In addition,I liked Renee's writing so much that I am planning to read her other fantasy duology, "Flame in the Mist ",too. She has done justice to all her secondary characters ,especially vivacious and saucy Despina😆.Her writing is beautiful and the world building exquisite . A wicked book that has to be destroyed ,magicians ,flying serpents and carpets😁😁,twists ,turns ,a solid love story and unforgettable characters .A series that has to be savored .Don't miss this if you are a fantasy lover and if you love "The Arabian Nights "...more
I have always been fascinated with the One thousand and One nights (Arabian Tales) and I just must have read it so many times during my teenage and chI have always been fascinated with the One thousand and One nights (Arabian Tales) and I just must have read it so many times during my teenage and childhood years .It is no surprise that I wanted to read Renee Ahdieh's duology and it has been on my list for a loooong time 🙄 .I am going to complete the first book "The Wrath and the Dawn" and I like it.The writing is lovely ,the word building is slow but well imagined and exquisite .I will not say much until I finish the second book in the series .The ending is a cliff hanger and she has me hooked enough to immediately read the second book😁😁😁...more
I read the "The Chalk Man " after seeing so many glowing reviews about this book. I am sorry to say that I was a tad disappointed .Totally overrated .I read the "The Chalk Man " after seeing so many glowing reviews about this book. I am sorry to say that I was a tad disappointed .Totally overrated .It is a decent enough mystery story and written with a lot of philosophy but towards the end it seemed like the ramblings of a middle-aged man to me .The ending was good.One major disappointment was that none of the characters were allowed to develop properly,even the protagonist.I would not recommend this for seasoned mystery lovers who enjoy twists and turns and sinister characters 😁😁😁😁.A one time read just to find out who the chalk man is 😀...more
This book was my second disappointment this year.I picked it up because the synopsis had all the Latin American mythical elements which I generally loThis book was my second disappointment this year.I picked it up because the synopsis had all the Latin American mythical elements which I generally love and it suggested a supernatural mystery too. However,after a few chapters ,I just felt that the narration was long winded and repetitive. So ,I moved on😁😁😁 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 I also realised that I have a lot of good books on Kindle which I have ignored ,because I am more of a hard copy person. I love holding books in my hand than E- books.Still,this being the month ,Kindle was released ten years ago ,I have decided to read only E- books this whole month as a tribute .After all,Kindle does have it's plus points. E -books are way cheaper ,easier to carry and you can store as many books as you want👍😄....more
Guy Delisle is a Canadian animator famous for his graphic novels about his travels to other other countries. Pyongyang is the chronicle of his two monGuy Delisle is a Canadian animator famous for his graphic novels about his travels to other other countries. Pyongyang is the chronicle of his two month stay in North Korea prior to 9/11. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 I read this in one sitting and was stupefied and amazed that such a country can even exist in today's free world.Guy Deslile has given us a witty ,sarcastic and intelligent novel with a wry sense of humour that had me laughing aloud at several places . 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Well,can you imagine living in a country where 1) no internet connection,radio and any other access exists to know what goes on in the outside world.In fact ,they will jail you if you even try to own a radio, 2) no cable TV is allowed and the only two channels will telecast programs about the greatness of Kim Jong and his father round the clock 3)Ordinary people cannot own cars (roads are empty) and minimum electricity is used 4)The people believe that Kim Jong and his father are Gods and every citizen has to wear a pin with their photos when they are outside 5)All the monuments are built for them and the papers are also about them 6) people work all seven days and only on jobs given to them by the government .7)Concentration camps exist and people happily betray each other for better jobs or privileges .Anyone can vanish anytime.8)No cinema,movies,pubs,amusement parks (anything which will corrupt the people)9) foreigners are always accompanied by a guide who never let's them sight.I think you must have got the idea 🙊🙊 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 In fact ,Guy Deslisle says that common sense is a rare commodity in Korea and the reader will concur with him. The only con about the books was that we never get to see the culture or customs of the North Korean people. Maybe,the reason is that the novelist was not allowed to mingle with anyone as chronicled in the novel .All in all,an enlightening read😊😊😊.I would love to check out his "Burma" and "Jerusalem" books😀....more
The book is a historical fiction about the assassination of Rafael Trujillo ,the president of the Dominican Republic in May 1961 . 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 The storThe book is a historical fiction about the assassination of Rafael Trujillo ,the president of the Dominican Republic in May 1961 . 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 The story follows three narratives that are interelated to each other and efficiently tied up at the end .The first narrative follows Urania Cabral, daughter of Senator Augustine Cabral (a Trujillo loyalist ) who has returned to Santo Domingo after thirty five years.The second narrative follows Trujillo himself on the day of the assassination and his memories and thoughts .The third narrative follows the assassins and their thoughts and their fates after the assasination. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 I loved the structured narration and the lucidity with which human thought process is described in the novel . For example a character says - ,"You have come to understand how so many millionsof people ,crushed by propaganda and lack of information,brutalized by indoctrination and isolation,deprived of free will and curiosity by fear and the habit of servility and obsequiousness ,could worship Trujillo. Not merely fear him but love him as children eventually love authoritarian parents,convincing themselves that the bearings and whippings are for their own good ". Another appreciative fact is that inspite of many characters ,the writer makes each character believable. I ,for one ,will always remember Dr.Balaguer. This is not a book one can easily forget because it protrays a patriarchal , masochist , authoritarian government with Trujillo at the helm as CHIEF benefactor .Trujillists are also not as peace since the CHIEF constantly tests their loyalty by humiliating them with acts like property confiscation ,sexual abuse for power and torture for harmless discrepancies.The saddest part is that they let him do all this freely. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 This is a classic work on the cruelties that can befall a nation in the hands of an evil dictator.I wish someone would write a book like this on Adolf Hitler or Kim Jong of Korea....more
Easterine Kire was first recommended to me by when I asked a friend about books on north east literature.I looked her up and realised that she has a vEasterine Kire was first recommended to me by when I asked a friend about books on north east literature.I looked her up and realised that she has a very impressive biography and all her books are about the reality and experience of living in Nagaland.She has won "The Hindu Literary Prize ",twice and also the Governors medal for excellence in Naga literature in 2011.Even more impressive ,was the fact that her books have been translated into German,Croatian ,Uzbek and Nepali . *********** The story is about Visenuo and her daughter Atuonuo who live a harsh but peaceful life in the ancient village of Khija.The peace is shattered when Atuonuo falls in love with handsome Kevin without realising the truth of his identity .As the story unfolds ,mother and daughter attempt to save each other in order to get back what is lost. ************* This is essentially a tale of what can go wrong if a girl falls foolishly in love with the wrong person especially a beast disguised as a handsome man, because one has to admit there are many such men roaming around .Men, who are all cuddly and sweet at one moment and ready to unleash their anger the next because of rejection,insecurity and unnatural possessiveness. Easterine Kire's writing is lyrical and flows like the gentle waters of a stream with bubbles here and there.The description of the harvest season and the village community with gentle but overbearing elders was wonderful and one realises how difficult life really is for the farmers in the Highlands.In addition, Kire has blended a lot of old age wisdom in the story,making it a delightful read....more
"The Beast Player", by Nahoko Uehashi is a fantasy tale ,translated from the Japanese version with a very different kind of world building and storyli"The Beast Player", by Nahoko Uehashi is a fantasy tale ,translated from the Japanese version with a very different kind of world building and storyline also.The original was titled "Kimona No Soja " and published as four volumes from 2006 to 2009.The series was so popular that it has been adapted into a Manga version and also an anime series on Japanese Television Nahoko Uehashi ,is in fact a famous teen fiction writer in Japan and is also famous for the "Moriboto " series of books. This is a world where huge serpents called the Toda are trained for battle by the Aluhan who use them to defend the borders of the country ruled by the Yojeh (divine Goddess).The Yojeh are in turn protected by the huge magnificent ,golden royal beasts who can fly in the sky and whose natural prey are the Toda.It is a world where humans fight their wars using these fierce animals without realizing the harm caused to the animals.Erin,the heroine is orphaned at a very young age and she has a heart filled with compassion for these animals .She is the only one who can communicate with the beasts and this gift makes her get caught in the murky waters of state politics. This is a very beautiful book with writing that just flows like a smooth stream,peaceful and calm.The natural descriptions were really wonderful including two or three chapters on bees.I loved the heroine Erin who is exceptionally quiet and looks at the world with different eyes.She is innately curious and wants to know everything about the animals she comes across.There is a lot of discussion about using creatures who are meant to be in the wild for their own selfish reasons. The only thing I did not like was the abrupt ending.It was as though the story was left hanging Midway . Recommended for all fantasy lovers who are looking for something different🤩...more
This book is precious.This is a story of a little girl who grows up in poverty in postwar Finland.She lives with two brothers who are already hardenedThis book is precious.This is a story of a little girl who grows up in poverty in postwar Finland.She lives with two brothers who are already hardened smokers at ages six and seven,a father who is suffering from PTSD after returning from a lost war with a shrapnel in his leg, a mother who has been silenced by a bitter marriage to an uncompromising man and a grandmother who hates her only son .The second half chronicles the family's migration to Sweden ,a country which has never seen war in a hundred years and how will they ever understand the Finns? Arja Kajermo is a cartoonist of Finnish origin who lives in Ireland and this is her debut novel.The writing is deceptively simple and yet packs powerful emotions in simple sentences .Sample this : "'Father was always telling mother to shut up. He had married her for her good looks and plucky attitude. Then he set to trying his damnedest to destroy both the looks and the attitude". The book talks about the trauma of being poor,of feeling alien in another country and the humiliations faced in trying to fit in,the power of language and the trauma of living with a damaged father.The girl becomes invincible towards the end and drowns in her world of imagination which offers her a shelter from the real world .Her mother tries to offer excuses for her husband's behavior: "It’s the war” [her mother] said father’s nerves are shot. It was from all the bad things he had seen and been through". This is a very powerful story told with reference to Finnish fables and myths ,beautifully illustrated💗 (every image in the cover is significant to the story)and narrated in the simple and innocent voice of a young girl. Thanks to @tramppress,independent publishers for bringing out a gem like this....more
Writing and story telling are two different talents and although many authors write,very few are master storytellers.A master story teller will fill tWriting and story telling are two different talents and although many authors write,very few are master storytellers.A master story teller will fill the stage with his presence and will keep his audience hooked from beginning to the end ,so much so that, they will not have the slightest inclination to leave their seats until they reach the end of the tale and get to know what happens to the various characters in the story.Gabo proves he is the "Master " ,with this small but brilliantly written novella of 122 pages, filled with out -of -this-world characters,that indeed outlines in a journalistic fashion , the various events that take place on the unfortunate day when Santiago Nassar dies at the hands of the Vicario brothers.The storyteller returns to the town after twenty seven years and tries to piece together what really happened on that fateful day. Angela Vicario gets married to an outsider Bayardo San Ramon ,who finds out that she is not a virgin on the wedding night and sends her back to her mother's house.On questioning ,she names Santiago Nassar as the culprit and her twin brothers seek revenge.The irony of the tale is that by morning everyone in the town ,except Santiago know that the brothers are waiting to kill him and still no one warns him for different reasons known only to each one of them .By the end of the story we are aware of the fact that Santiago is not the real culprit and is actually a scapegoat and the greatest mystery of the novel is "who did Angela really lose her virginity to?"Typical Gabo and brilliant story telling 😊...more
Gerald Durell is a world famous naturalist who spent his childhood in the beautiful Greek island of Corfu with his family that consisted of his Mom,hiGerald Durell is a world famous naturalist who spent his childhood in the beautiful Greek island of Corfu with his family that consisted of his Mom,his brothers Lawrence (a writer himself) and Leslie , sister Margaret and not to mention also the menagerie of animals they kept as pets😃.This trilogy consists of his famous ,"My Family and other Animals", and it's sequels ,"Birds,Beasts and Relatives " and "The Garden of the Gods ". Gerald Durell's writing shows us that this man loves nature and all its creations especially the animals with all his heart.There is so much he writes about them that as a reader ,you will find yourself marvelling at Gods creations and the wonder and complexity that nature is.I loved the part where he talks about two birds building nests and the different fashions in which they forage for food to feed their young ones.The stories have many humorous anecdotes about his family members that will keep you smiling throughout. If you love stories about animals and if you are a nature lover ,don't miss this one❤️...more
Reading Sudha Murthy's writing has always been an enjoyable experience for me.She is one of the many women who inspire me.Her writing is simple,honestReading Sudha Murthy's writing has always been an enjoyable experience for me.She is one of the many women who inspire me.Her writing is simple,honest and very straightforward .There are no frills or fancy words ,but the content of her unforgettable stories always make the reader sit up and reflect . This book is a collection of 25 stories ,each showcasing the different facets of human nature as experienced by Sudha Murthy in her interactions with people as chairperson of the Infosys foundation and her family and friends .The most unforgettable one for me was the story on "Mothers Love ". A must for all lovers of Sudha Murthy's stories....more
This book is the second exceptional book that I enjoyed reading this year.Most of Srilankan fiction talks about the atrocities of the civil war and I This book is the second exceptional book that I enjoyed reading this year.Most of Srilankan fiction talks about the atrocities of the civil war and I wanted to read something different that would also lay bare the soul and spirit of the island nation . ******************* Snehan Karunatilaka actually does that by giving us a telescopic view of Srilanka through the eyes of cricket fanatic,aged and retired sports journalist and dying alcoholic Mr.W.G Karunasena ,lovingly called Gamini by his wife Sheila and best friend Ari Byrd.Once ,he realises he has only a few days on planet Earth ,he decides to spend his remaining days writing a book on elusive cricketeer Pradeep Matthews ,who he feels is the best spinner the world has ever produced ,an unsung hero whose records have been vengefully erased and who has disappeared from public life since 1995 .His search for Matthews is the backbone for the entire story and it is ironic because in the process Gamini tries to search for his heart and spirit which he lost to alcohol many years ago.I love the fact that the author effortlessly has interweaved a friendship between two old men that has lasted over decades ,a rivalry between two old men,a marriage that still has a lot of love in it inspite of a lot of wear and tear over the years in the form of dead hopes and unfulfilled expectations and Srilankan cricket history into the story.We also have a midget,cricketing syndicates,caste differences, bombings ,cricketing anecdotes and the LTTE all thrown into the story.He cleverly shows the reader the quirks and behavior of Srilankan society at various levels. The writing is philosophical,humorous and cheeky in many places and we realise halfway through that the writer loves his cricket and his country.One can sense the writer's sadness when Gamini says that whatever the difference between the Tamilians and Sinhalese ,it is not so big that they have to shoot bullets at each other or burn down libraries or his disappointment when another character Johnny says that this is a beautiful country but you are going to destroy it. This book is a celebration of cricket and Srilanka as a nation .Don't miss it if you are a die hard cricket fan...more
The Aithihyamala is a collection of 126 tales that are an amalgamation of fact,history,myth and folklore from the state of Kerala.This collection was The Aithihyamala is a collection of 126 tales that are an amalgamation of fact,history,myth and folklore from the state of Kerala.This collection was written by Kootharathtil Sankunni in the 1900s and the documentation took place over a period of 25 years.The collection has been translated into three volumes by Leela James and is published by #hachetteindia .I love Indian folktales,tradition and myths and so I thought I will check out the first volume in the beginning .I was unable to put the book down .There are stories of miracle doctors -aalathur nambi,saints who could see God ,kings who were real lions,loyal elephants ,astrologers,snakes ,gods and goddesses all combined in this volume.It was magical and these families still exist.I wanted to go to Kerala and actually see these places after reading this .If you love Indian folklore and history ,don't miss this....more
This was my first fantasy novel written by a person of colour. Nnedi Okarafor is a the 2016 Hugo award winner.It is also interesting that Nnedi is theThis was my first fantasy novel written by a person of colour. Nnedi Okarafor is a the 2016 Hugo award winner.It is also interesting that Nnedi is the voice behind Ngozi,or the black panther,a female Nigerian super hero for Marvel comics. Onyensowu ia "Ewu" a child of rape , who is brought up by her Okeke mother in post apocalyptic Sudan. She has magic powers and realizes that someone is waiting to murder her . She sets out to conquer this evil with her lover Mwitah and their friends . However,this story is not so simple as the description I have given above . This is a very complex story with many layers set in post apocalyptic Sudan. The novel talks about weaponized rape and is strongly based on the genocide that took place in Darfur , Sudan.The Darfur genocide refers to the systematic killing of Darfuri men, women, and children which has occurred during the ongoing conflict in Western Sudan.The genocide, which is being carried out against the Fur, Masalit and Zaghawa ethnic groups has led the International Criminal Court (ICC) to indict several people for crimes against humanity, rape, forced transfer and torture. According to news reports, more than one million children have been "killed, raped, wounded, displaced, traumatized, or endured the loss of parents and families". Throughout the ongoing Darfur genocide in the Darfur war there has been a systematic campaign of rape, which has been used as a weapon of war, in the ethnic cleansing of black Africans from the region.The majority of rapes have been carried out by the Sudanese government forces and the Janjaweed ("evil men on horseback")paramilitary groups.The actions of the Janjaweed have been described as genocidal rape, with not just women, but children also being raped, as well as babies being bludgeoned to death and the sexual mutilation of victims being common place. Nnedi has woven a brilliant tale that talks not only about the genocide but also racism , oppression against women, the African rite of circumcising women, isolation and rejection from society with such imagination , events and some unforgettable characters. My only lament was that at parts, I felt she got repetitive and the book did not have a post apocalyptic touch to it , although she tries to describe ancient computers and water capture tanks in parts of the novel.This is a book that makes you want to think that people really are cruel to each other because in the end it not God who punishes.It is always human against human....more
I have a very good friend whose husband worked in Infosys. She was the one who told me about Sudha Murthy and her philanthropy and also about the fac I have a very good friend whose husband worked in Infosys. She was the one who told me about Sudha Murthy and her philanthropy and also about the fact that Sudha Murthy was also a very simple, genuine and inspiring personality. I forgot all about it and the years passed until a month back ,I happened to watch a video of her speech at a function in an educational institution. Her speech was clear, simple, to the point and motivating. My interest was piqued and I decided to start reading her books starting with this one. The book is a collection of stories about Mrs. Murthy's experiences and the people she meets as part of her job as chairperson of the Infosys Foundation.Each story has a lesson in it and my favorite was the one which described her work with the devadasis of the Renuka temple in Karnataka. A truly inspiring and motivating read....more
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