{"product_id":"wise-otherwise-3","title":"Wise \u0026 otherwise by sudha murty","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"420\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn this collection, Murty shares stories from her personal experiences and observations, highlighting the diverse behaviors and attitudes of people she has encountered across India.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe narratives range from acts of kindness and generosity to instances of selfishness and deceit, each offering a window into the human psyche.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFor example, one story recounts how a tribal chief in the Sahyadri hills taught her the humility of accepting gifts, while another tells of a man who abandoned his elderly father in an old-age home, only to later claim him as his own when he passed away.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThese stories are told with a blend of humor and sincerity, making them both engaging and thought-provoking.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"737\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSudha Murty\u003c\/strong\u003e, born in 1950 in Shiggaon, Karnataka, is a renowned author, philanthropist, and educator.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eShe holds a master's degree in computer science from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMurty is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and has authored over 300 books in English and Kannada, encompassing novels, short stories, children's literature, and travelogues.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHer works have been translated into all major Indian languages and have sold over 6 million copies across the country.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn recognition of her contributions to literature and society, she has received numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards from the Government of India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45158338199738,"sku":"2T2SZM0W1-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/WiseandOtherwise4_a36570f0-9a5e-4367-ae03-34db0951e7a0.jpg?v=1758073919","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/wise-otherwise-3","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}