4.7
Biographies
An endearing portrait of an Indian legend
I told him that when I write a book, I would write about another side of him and not just historic events or business milestones. I would write about us and our adventures together, and how I saw him, colours and shades of him unknown to the world. Life beyond the great steel wall of 'industry doyen'.
He agreed. 'There cannot be one book that captures everything… So you do your thing, give your perspective.'
It was their shared empathy for homeless dogs that sparked an unlikely friendship. In 2014, Shantanu Naidu, an automobile design engineer in his early twenties, developed an innovation to save the local strays from being run over by speeding cars. Ratan Tata, himself known for his compassion for stray dogs, took note. Impressed, he not only decided to invest in the venture, but over the years became a mentor, boss and an unexpectedly dear friend to Shantanu.
I Came Upon a Lighthouse is an honest, light-hearted telling of this uncommon bond between a millennial and an octogenarian that gives glimpses of a beloved Indian icon in a warm light.
© 2021 HarperCollins India (Audiobook): 9789354223457
Release date
Audiobook: 7 April 2021
4.7
Biographies
An endearing portrait of an Indian legend
I told him that when I write a book, I would write about another side of him and not just historic events or business milestones. I would write about us and our adventures together, and how I saw him, colours and shades of him unknown to the world. Life beyond the great steel wall of 'industry doyen'.
He agreed. 'There cannot be one book that captures everything… So you do your thing, give your perspective.'
It was their shared empathy for homeless dogs that sparked an unlikely friendship. In 2014, Shantanu Naidu, an automobile design engineer in his early twenties, developed an innovation to save the local strays from being run over by speeding cars. Ratan Tata, himself known for his compassion for stray dogs, took note. Impressed, he not only decided to invest in the venture, but over the years became a mentor, boss and an unexpectedly dear friend to Shantanu.
I Came Upon a Lighthouse is an honest, light-hearted telling of this uncommon bond between a millennial and an octogenarian that gives glimpses of a beloved Indian icon in a warm light.
© 2021 HarperCollins India (Audiobook): 9789354223457
Release date
Audiobook: 7 April 2021
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Neera
28 Oct 2023
Narration is good especially RatanTata's voice.
Suman
4 Sept 2022
This is a great experience of santanu naidu with ratan tata.
Mukund
18 Apr 2022
A very New Ratan Tata to the world..
Abhishek
16 Apr 2022
Nice book to know about Mr Tata and Shanthanu personally. Good narration, the way he switched his voice to Mr Tata is superb!
Ashish
16 Sept 2022
A lovely book with a unique perspective into the life of an amazing person; brought to life by a wonderful narration.
Shweta
5 Sept 2022
The two protagonists Shantanu and Mr Ratan Tata win your heart. The language is simple and easy to follow and is peppered with humour. The narrator Jehan Dhalla has done a great job of narrating and altering his voice between the two protagonists. A must listen. And I may actually end up buying the book.
Neer
24 Jan 2022
A wonderful joyful book to read.
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