Richer By India

by Myra Scovel

5-3

Genres: Biography

First published January 1, 1964

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the characters in my novel was born in India in the 1950s, and although it's not completely relevant, I love reading about people's experiences of India at that time. It's such a different mindset than today that you almost have to read first-hand accounts to get the voice right. Plus, I like Myra Scovel and agree with someone she mentions who says that Graham Greene would never have written The Ugly American if he had run into more people like her.

[Christina Knotts · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great look "inside" India in the 1950's. It was also neat to read about a doctor and his family, and the usual struggles that accompany that office.

I loved the author's descriptions of the landscape, etc.

Quite frankly, it made me want to see India again!

[Bethany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a favourite from school days. Sometimes self-written missionary stories can be dry and plagued with bad writing, but Myra Scovel is a skillful and humorous story teller. I've re-read this several times.

[Dustin · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was worth the time to read. I think there are better books on India, but I enjoyed this author's account.