Wise and Otherwise
A man dumps his aged father in an old-age home after declaring him to be a homeless stranger, a tribal chief in the Sahyadri hills teaches the author that there is humility in receiving too, and a sick woman remembers to thank her benefactor even from her deathbed. These are just some of the poignant and eye-opening stories about people from all over the country that Sudha Murty recounts in this book. From incredible examples of generosity to the meanest acts one can expect from men and women, she records everything with wry humour and a directness that touches the heart.
First published in 2002, Wise and Otherwise has sold over 30,000 copies in English and has been translated into all the major Indian languages. This revised new edition is sure to charm many more readers and encourage them to explore their inner selves and the world around us with new eyes.
A good montage of stories but the number of "Infosys Foundation" references only goes to further strengthen what I've been hearing about this foundation off late, i.e. We help where our help is recognized in the form of media or print publications. Maybe that is why I lost interest halfway through this collection.
if u are interested in listening to a woman crib and whine about how pathetic and disgusting this society and county is with a 'i am always right complex' in the tone of a panchatatra novel for 5 year olds with a moral at the end...this book is for you. otherwise i just suggest you move on and pick from a million other better authors...
Firstly this book is a much needed break from the Chasings, Murders, Mysteries, and Crime and others. I picked this book thinking what might it reveal and in the end I was awed that I chose this one to read. Kudos to the author for giving such a script to the readers. The most I liked about is the elegance and simpleness in writing. A book of 50 odd short stories of real life experiences of the author which has enough power to tease one's heart and at least one fable will have close resemblance
The book is a compilation of opinion articles the author penned for a newspaper. Being the chairperson of the Infosys foundation, she has vast experiences of philanthropy. She draws on them, and other incidents from her life to pen articles in a simple and lucid language, with an underlying question/thought/issue.She presents cases when people tried to take advantage of her social work for their personal gains, as well as cases where her efforts changed the lives of poor. Some of them raise
Review : This novel contain mature stories anecdotes and based on feeling, hypocrisy, courtship, relationship, marriage, social evils like dowry, female infanticide, killing for dowry, generation gap , unwed mother's work, respect for elders, respect for teachers , old age home and perspective of all many different people from different walks of life, work of philanthropists, she shares anecdotes of life where her friends reached and from where they started, what they do now earlier who were
Important life lessons fabricated simply and so effortlessly! I had been an admirer of the author since the first book I read of her given to me by my mother. The admiration has only ameliorated day by day. Every now and then, I'm reminded of a lesson or two and a smile places itself on my face.I'm much encouraged when I read her work. It reminds me of the time I used to spend with my family at home.
Sudha Murty
Paperback | Pages: 220 pages Rating: 3.94 | 8670 Users | 502 Reviews
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Original Title: | Wise and Otherwise |
ISBN: | 0143062220 (ISBN13: 9780143062226) |
Edition Language: | English URL http://www.penguinbooksindia.com/category/Non_Fiction/Wise_and_Otherwise_9780143062226.aspx |
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Fifty vignettes showcase the myriad shades of human natureA man dumps his aged father in an old-age home after declaring him to be a homeless stranger, a tribal chief in the Sahyadri hills teaches the author that there is humility in receiving too, and a sick woman remembers to thank her benefactor even from her deathbed. These are just some of the poignant and eye-opening stories about people from all over the country that Sudha Murty recounts in this book. From incredible examples of generosity to the meanest acts one can expect from men and women, she records everything with wry humour and a directness that touches the heart.
First published in 2002, Wise and Otherwise has sold over 30,000 copies in English and has been translated into all the major Indian languages. This revised new edition is sure to charm many more readers and encourage them to explore their inner selves and the world around us with new eyes.
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Title | : | Wise and Otherwise |
Author | : | Sudha Murty |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 220 pages |
Published | : | 2006 by Penguin India |
Categories | : | Nonfiction. Short Stories. Cultural. India |
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Ratings: 3.94 From 8670 Users | 502 ReviewsDiscuss Regarding Books Wise and Otherwise
Wise and Otherwise: A Salute to Life is a collection of fifty one short stories baed on the real life experiences of Mrs Sudha Murthy. As the Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, she has come across many types of people in her office as well as while travelling during the course of her work. Each story covers a facet of human nature and has something to tell. Her dedication states For the shirtless people of India who have taught me so much about my country. Her stories cover the length andA good montage of stories but the number of "Infosys Foundation" references only goes to further strengthen what I've been hearing about this foundation off late, i.e. We help where our help is recognized in the form of media or print publications. Maybe that is why I lost interest halfway through this collection.
if u are interested in listening to a woman crib and whine about how pathetic and disgusting this society and county is with a 'i am always right complex' in the tone of a panchatatra novel for 5 year olds with a moral at the end...this book is for you. otherwise i just suggest you move on and pick from a million other better authors...
Firstly this book is a much needed break from the Chasings, Murders, Mysteries, and Crime and others. I picked this book thinking what might it reveal and in the end I was awed that I chose this one to read. Kudos to the author for giving such a script to the readers. The most I liked about is the elegance and simpleness in writing. A book of 50 odd short stories of real life experiences of the author which has enough power to tease one's heart and at least one fable will have close resemblance
The book is a compilation of opinion articles the author penned for a newspaper. Being the chairperson of the Infosys foundation, she has vast experiences of philanthropy. She draws on them, and other incidents from her life to pen articles in a simple and lucid language, with an underlying question/thought/issue.She presents cases when people tried to take advantage of her social work for their personal gains, as well as cases where her efforts changed the lives of poor. Some of them raise
Review : This novel contain mature stories anecdotes and based on feeling, hypocrisy, courtship, relationship, marriage, social evils like dowry, female infanticide, killing for dowry, generation gap , unwed mother's work, respect for elders, respect for teachers , old age home and perspective of all many different people from different walks of life, work of philanthropists, she shares anecdotes of life where her friends reached and from where they started, what they do now earlier who were
Important life lessons fabricated simply and so effortlessly! I had been an admirer of the author since the first book I read of her given to me by my mother. The admiration has only ameliorated day by day. Every now and then, I'm reminded of a lesson or two and a smile places itself on my face.I'm much encouraged when I read her work. It reminds me of the time I used to spend with my family at home.
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