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How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories
by
Sudha Murty
Paperback, 133 pages
Published
January 1st 2004
by Penguin Putnam
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I love it!It's such a touching story,I love the grandmother's determination, affection, hardwork etc.It also tells that there's no age limit for education as well as for giving respect.
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Essentially good stories for children and youngsters, some of the stories might teach you a moral and some are a mere statement of fact(s). But these stories could give you insight into author's life even though you might not have met her you will feel like you know her from around.
I recommend gifting it to children and youngsters as these are short simple stories and would interest them and who knows they might get inspired from one of the stories which might change their lives forever (like on...more
I recommend gifting it to children and youngsters as these are short simple stories and would interest them and who knows they might get inspired from one of the stories which might change their lives forever (like on...more
Read long time back in gujarati edition. Wonderful book throwing light on importance of education. Grandma and her passion for learning is portrayed wonderfully.
A heart touching and worth read.
A heart touching and worth read.
It is about Sudha Murthy's experiences. The book is witty, inspiring, spirited. The book teaches valuable lessons about courage of conviction and executing things that you feel you ought to do from within.
Sudha has a knack of spinning tales from her ordinary day to day talks with people whom she comes across coupled with shrewd observation. Unputtable. Good read.
i was in 9th or 10th when i read this book..and i loved it instantly !and i could easily connect with the story coz i have an adorable grandmom too :D
A great gift for young children...a very nice book that instills value systems in young children.
A thoroughly enjoyable read even for adults
A thoroughly enjoyable read even for adults
it is very nice & intersting collection of sudha & her grand ma's daily routine lyf which had bought a unique mutual attachment.
The journey through this book is an enjoyable learning, which tells anyone about the basic values of life, through its stories, which almost everyone forgets as we grow up.
Mar 19, 2009
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A very good collection of short stories containing simple yet meaningful secrets of life. A must read for beginners!
Loved it!It is a collection of anecdotes, each having it's own moral at the end. Warm, genuine and heart touching.
Have read the first story in my course book.....Nice!! Teaches us the importance of education in life!!
A collection of stories from Mrs Murthy's life..However its more of a 'moral science' lesson.Might be good for children..
Sep 08, 2012
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super strory by sudha muyrthy it is the idea toteach the grand mothers for reading
Deeply touching and inspiring by her irresistible simplicity and straightforwardness.
beautiful real experience from a well educated and a well known person
Short and simple stories connected with life. Enjoyed reading the stories.
it is intresting -the small stories.I learned many things.....
A must read for all. Small memorable events of and people around the author's live presented in simple and moral giving manner.
Awesome stories, nice interesting educational.
awesome very interesting
May 13, 2013
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Some stories were good in spite of the bragging..The book was okay..liked the first story though..
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This was my first Sudha Murthy book. I thought it would be simple and down to earth like her. But disappointed to see only stories boasting on her ability and work.
A Brilliant book. You get this feel-good feeling after reading this book - I am inspired by Sudha Murthy's outlook towards the teaching profession.
The Book is full of short stories and all of them just teach you something or the other. Out of all the short stories, How I taught my Grandmother to read was the one I liked the most.
Makes up for a Good Read.
The Book is full of short stories and all of them just teach you something or the other. Out of all the short stories, How I taught my Grandmother to read was the one I liked the most.
Makes up for a Good Read.
I read a lot of her books when I was in India this december. I loved all of them. Most of her short stories are about real life incidences she came across. Some storeis make your eyew wet, some make you smile; every story will definately touch your soul in some way or the other!
Excellent book. Written with a light touch, very crisp and a lot of values, showing the humanism of the author. One of those rare books that are educational without being preachy and entertaining as well.
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Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. She did her MTech in computer science, and is now the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written nine novels, four technical books, three travelogues, one collection of short stories, three collections of non-fiction pieces and two books for children.
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