The language used is simple and this makes it easily understandable and approachable to young readers. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. Still I bought This book and started to read the book,every day I tread One story and every story taught me a lesson which I implemented in my daily life. These stories make you laugh, cry, and most importantly, they instil in us a sense of responsibility and commitment toward the people in our society. They contain moral values and real-life experiences blended by Sudha Murty to form a great short story collection.

While I wouldn't recommend them to someone who prefers more polished writing, I certainly can't deny that her voice strikes a chord inside my own middle class, ambitious self. She not only suggests us to be positive and optimistic but also shares with us the dark side every human being has. I picked up this book, just for a break from usual reading , as short stories is something that i like to switch over to at times.After watching a couple of her videos, where she came across as a sincere person with good moral values, I was further keen on catching up with her writings and so decided to start with these short stories. How I Taught my Grandmother to Read and Other Stories” is her first book for children and is a collection of 24 short stories. 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. Because in this country of 1 billion people we have heard some stories from childhood that have a lot of moral value. 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 heart-warming 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.

Instead of undermining the person and demeaning him, by naming him publicly, a pseudonym could have been used. Sudha Murthy has also authored The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk, Gently Falls the Bakula, Wise and Otherwise, and Old Man and His God. When Sudha Murthy comes back, she tells her about her despair and expresses her strong desire to learn and read on her own. In fact, they stories are hallowed in reality, is the impression one would get, even if you randomly take up a story. A very delicate and beautifully written book, you feel how honest and truthful it is, and that it comes from the heart of the author.

Though fictional, most of the stories have anecdotes from the author s personal life, especially her childhood.