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This book is written by Sudha Murty. Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaonin north Karnataka. She did her M.Tech. in computer science, and is now the chairperson of the Infosys foundation. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fiction pieces, and four books for children. She quotes in her book, “I dedicate this book for the shirtless people of India who have taught me so much about my country”. The publisher is V.K. Karthika and the publication in ‘Penguin India’. This book was published in 2002. It has 220 pages and is of Rs. 250. Its ISBN is 9780143062226. 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. In Sudha Murty’s most celebrated work of non-fiction, fifty vignettes showcase the myriad shades of human nature. 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. 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. 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. Jhanvi Gandhi Class– VII |
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