"An Uncommon Love" - A Must Read

"An Uncommon Love" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni illustrates the early life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy, as mentioned on the cover.

We all know the couple: their stories of how they met, how Infosys was founded, and how the Infosys Foundation was established. But one might wonder, what's new in this book?

This book offers honest writing that instantly connects with readers. It begins with their meeting and how they gradually developed a liking for each other. They became so comfortable with each other that they started sharing their childhood stories and experiences. Their anecdotes are inspiring. While it might be difficult for Gen Z or even some millennials to connect with their ideologies, their upbringing and life situations shaped them into who they are today, and for that, we can be grateful.

Their stories of struggles and overcoming them are an inspiration for every generation, and the author has captured them very well. While the book is non-fiction, the narration is akin to reading a 'slice-of-life' Bollywood movie.

Whether you agree with the couple's ideologies or not, I would say this story is a must-read.

Received from Juggernaut, against an unbiased and honest review.

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