Wise and Otherwise – A Salute to Life is one of the most celebrated books of Sudha Murty. The book puts forth the two worlds existing within the human world. Both the worlds are like the two sides of the same coin – one where the sweetest of deeds of men take place. The other where the meanest of deeds of men take place. It is a collection of fifty stories from the life of Sudha Murty that presents the complex shades of human nature.
An Insight into the Book
Sudha Murty is a woman of wisdom. She effortlessly presents the stories of human nature with a tinge of humour, satire and wit. The stories clearly depict how people in this world are different from each other just by their inherent instincts. The non-fiction collection of stories will push you to look at the world with a new and changed perspective. The personal experiences of the author Sudha Murty bring about the reality of the world. The book shows how humans react in the simplest of situations of life.
All the fifty stories cover the basic aspects of human life and bring forth the true colors of people. Once you start reading the book, you are sure to wonder how exactly do people fetch the courage to be so mean towards their fellow human beings. On the other hand you are sure to smile brightly wondering how people can be so down to earth and humble instinctively.
A Quick Glance at some Stories
All the stories by the author Sudha Murty hold an enormous amount of wisdom. But certain stories in the book are bound to make you question your beliefs about the world. One such story is ‘In India, the Worst of Both Worlds’ which depicts how a man presents his father to be a homeless stranger and leaves him at an old age home. Another story that is noteworthy is ‘In Sahyadri Hills, A Lesson in Humility’ which preaches how humility exists in receiving too. The last story that is poignant enough to leave an impact is ‘Salaam Namaste’ which presents forth a unique incidentof a sick woman remembering to thank her saviour even from her deathbed.
Final Take
The book covers important social issues and depicts the plight of women in India as encountered by Sudha Murty from her own life experiences. From stove burst deaths and female infanticide to acts of humbleness and generosity, the book has it all. It is just the perfect read for everyone; kids, youth and adults – the book has something for everyone. The fifty stories present shades of humans while beautifully justifying the title Wise and Otherwise – A Salute to Life. Join us in our journey as we bring to you the choicest of books every week in our pick-of-the-week.
