Her works make for a perfect bookish getaway for readers to relish the winters, tucked in a cosy corner with a cup of coffee. Sudha Murthy is a prolific fiction author and best known for her social work and her contribution to literature in Kannada and English. The storytelling skills of Sudha Murty captivate the readers as she narrates the experiences of her life while commenting on the social stigmas and issues through her fictional pieces. Conveying an important message without being too preachy, this 150-paged book resembles a fable as it ends on a moral note.Īpart from the above-mentioned reads, there are plenty of Mrs Sudha’s writings that deserve attention. Sudha Murty (Editor), Bhaswar Mukherjee (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating 1,771 ratings published 2014 7 editions. Something Happened on the Way to Heaven : 20 Inspiring Real - Life Stories. Mirroring the current society that we live in, Dollar Bahu was woven around a theme so relevant in all our lives today – the undying love for money. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars.
Have heard of the serial “Dollar Bahu” which aired on Zee TV? Well, it was based on the famous novel on the same name written by Sudha Murty. Through this book, the Padma Shri awardee rightly points out that one can seek education irrespective of their age.
But it is the sheer diligence of the grandmother to learn from her twelve-year-old granddaughter, that sets the story apart, making it a delightful read. Born at a time when women have married away early, the author’s grandmother is no different. This book is a collection of 25 semi-autobiographical stories inspired by her life. #4 How I taught my Grandmother to read and other stories With this incredible story of the protagonist’s re-discovery, the author successfully manages to paint the shallow mindsets of people with utmost sincerity. Mahashweta revolves around Anupama who was diagnosed with Vitiligo and ostracised by her in-laws and society. This is one inspiring tale that calls out the insensitivity of the society we live in.