Author: Sudha Murty
Publisher: Penguin/Puffin
Year: 2004-07-01
Language: English
Pages: 133
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0143335987
Description
What do you do when your grandmother asks you to teach her the alphabet? Or the President of India takes you on a train ride with him? Or your teacher gives you more marks than you deserve?
These are just some of the questions you will find answered in this delightful collection of stories recounting real-life incidents that happened to Sudha Murty, teacher, social worker and best-selling writer. There is the engaging story about one of her students who frequently played truant from school, the account of how her mother’s advice to save money came in handy when she wanted to help her husband start a software company, and the heartwarming tale of the promise she made-and fulfilled-to her grandfather, to ensure that her little village library would always be well supplied with books.
Funny, spirited and inspiring, each of these stories teaches a valuable lesson about the importance of doing what you believe is right and having the courage to realize your dreams.
Contents
FOREWORD
How I Taught My Grandmother to Read
Books for At Least One Library
Abdul Kalam
Hassan’s Attendance Problem
The Red Rice Granary
The Real Jewels
A History Lesson On Teachers’ Day
Appro J R D
Heart of Gold
A Wedding in Russia
Amma, What is Your Duty?
The Story of Two Doctors
A Journey Through Desert
Dead Man’s Riddle
I will do it
The Rainy Day
Doing What you like is freedom
Gowramma’s Letter
Who is Great?
Balu’s Story
A For Honesty
A Lesson in Ingratitude
My Biggest Mistake
The Secret