Book Review 31
Name Of The Book : How I Taught My Grandmother To Read And Other Stories
Author : Sudha Murty
Publisher : Puffin by Penguin Books India
Year : 2004
Category : Non Fiction
Review :
This book is a delightful collection of stories recounting real life incidents from the life of Sudha Murty - teacher, social worker and bestselling author. 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 heart warming 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.
This is the first of her books for children. The story 'How I Taught My Grandmother To Read' has also been included in the class nine NCERT English Literature Reader. The book contains anecdotes from the writer's own life through which she highlights the forgotten values of life. The author has shown the importance of education and gaining knowledge through the world of books. We understand through her stories how humility always helps us in the long run. Each of these incidents are sure to leave a deep mark in the hearts of the readers. The other messages she tries to convey through her stories are the importance of telling stories to kids, honesty and integrity in our everyday life and the important role teachers play in the lives of students. It is easy to read and is written in a simple language. This book is suitable for both children and adults alike.
Rating : 4.2/5
Name Of The Book : How I Taught My Grandmother To Read And Other Stories
Author : Sudha Murty
Publisher : Puffin by Penguin Books India
Year : 2004
Category : Non Fiction
Review :
This book is a delightful collection of stories recounting real life incidents from the life of Sudha Murty - teacher, social worker and bestselling author. 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 heart warming 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.
This is the first of her books for children. The story 'How I Taught My Grandmother To Read' has also been included in the class nine NCERT English Literature Reader. The book contains anecdotes from the writer's own life through which she highlights the forgotten values of life. The author has shown the importance of education and gaining knowledge through the world of books. We understand through her stories how humility always helps us in the long run. Each of these incidents are sure to leave a deep mark in the hearts of the readers. The other messages she tries to convey through her stories are the importance of telling stories to kids, honesty and integrity in our everyday life and the important role teachers play in the lives of students. It is easy to read and is written in a simple language. This book is suitable for both children and adults alike.
Rating : 4.2/5