{"product_id":"gently-falls-the-bakula","title":"Gently falls the bakula by Sudha Murty","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"193\" class=\"\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"336\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eGently Falls the Bakula\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant novel by \u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eSudha Murty\u003c\/strong\u003e that explores the complexities of marriage, ambition, and emotional neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"451\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"451\" class=\"\"\u003eThe story revolves around Shrimati and Shrikant, two brilliant students from a small South Indian town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"533\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"533\" class=\"\"\u003eThough they are rivals in school, they eventually fall in love and get married.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"665\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"665\" class=\"\"\u003eShrikant is highly ambitious and climbs the corporate ladder quickly, becoming a successful executive in a multinational company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"823\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"823\" class=\"\"\u003eShrimati, despite being equally brilliant and passionate about history, sacrifices her academic dreams to support her husband and focus on their home life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1112\" class=\"\"\u003eAs the years pass, Shrimati finds herself increasingly isolated, unappreciated, and emotionally unfulfilled. Shrikant, too consumed by his career, fails to notice her growing discontent. The bakula flower, symbolic of their love, becomes a quiet witness to the erosion of their bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1345\" class=\"\"\u003eIn a powerful and unexpected move, Shrimati eventually chooses to reclaim her own identity and pursue the path she once abandoned, leaving a profound message about self-respect, individuality, and the cost of silent sacrifices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1394\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1577\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eSudha Murty\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Indian author, social worker, and philanthropist. She writes in English and Kannada, and is widely loved for her simple, emotionally resonant storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1719\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1719\" class=\"\"\u003eShe is the chairperson of Infosys Foundation and has worked extensively in the fields of education, healthcare, and rural development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1874\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1874\" class=\"\"\u003eMurty has written numerous novels, children’s books, short stories, and travelogues, often drawing from real-life experiences and social themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1980\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1980\" class=\"\"\u003eKnown for her accessible language and moral depth, her books are popular among readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2100\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2100\" class=\"\"\u003eSudha Murty is also recognized for being one of the first female engineers in India hired by TELCO (now Tata Motors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45156372775098,"sku":"1YQNRH31B-Used","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/HES.jpg?v=1758027771","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/gently-falls-the-bakula","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}