Cartoos Saab: A Soldier’s Story of Resilience in Adversity

by Ian Cardozo

Cartoos Saab  is the story of how a young boy becomes an officer of the Indian Army, how he experiences a life of responsibility, adventure and challenges and how he handles the disability of losing a leg in battle. It reveals the feelings of a soldier who is left behind after the army emerged victorious in a savage war that focused on speed of operations with decisive outcomes before external powers could come to the rescue of the enemy.

Although this is his journey through more than three decades of life in the military and his own experiences of three wars, his story could well be the story of many other officers of the Indian Army who lived through those challenging times.

This true story of grit and commitment takes the reader through the myriad twists and turns that soldiers face in their lives and how they take the most testing situations in their stride. It is a life of courage, effort and determination that embodies the spirit of never giving up, which is ultimately the message of this book.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

489 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 10, 2022

Reviews

[Saniya Thakur]

Cartoos Sahab is one of the best autobiographies I have read. The writing style is simple, yet engaging. It leaves you wanting more, and understand how a young boy from Mumbai, goes on to join the Indian Army. He served the country for over 39 years, the General, shares his life story, which is nothing less than any adventure.

[Ushnav Shroff]

A beautiful and inspiring read for all Indians.

[Rupin Chaudhry]

Beautifully written. He is not only a military man but also an excellent writer.
This book is for everyone and should be a compulsory read.

[Srinivaas Biradar]

might finish reading it sometime later