Anthologies, Teen & Young Adult 

Language: EnglishPages: 143From the Jacket:What do you do when your grandmother asks you to teach her the alphabet? Or the President of India takes you on a train ride with him? Or a teacher gives you more marks than you deserve?There are just some of the questions you will find answered in its delightful collection of stories recounting real-life incidents from the life of Sudha Murty, teacher, social worker and best-selling writer. 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 heartwarming 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.CONTENTSForewordixHow I Taught My Grandmother to Read1Books For 'At Least One Library'7Abdul Kalam11Hassan's Attendance Problem19The Red Rice Granary26The Real Jewels31A History Lesson On Teachers' Day37'Appro J.R.D.'41Heart of Gold51A Wedding in Russia55'Amma, What is Your Duty?'60The Story of Two Doctors66A Journey Through Desert70Dead Man's Riddle78'I Will Do It'82The Rainy Day86Doing What You Like Freedom91Gowramma's Letter98Who is Great?104Balu's Story109'A' For Honesty115A Lesson in Ingratitude119My Biggest Mistake126The Secret130 - from Amzon