The Call

by Sudha Murty

When Bharat takes over his father’s shop, he doesn't know that the factory sends over the 'defect' goods to a charity, as a gift. The system has been in place for years, but yet when he sees his goods leaving without his permission, he demands that Sudha Murty come to him in person and make a request anew. Sudha knows that he is acting out, a child having to fill his father’s shoes, desperate to be seen as important, to earn respect. What should she do? Emotionally compelling and subtly generous, Sudha Murty beautifully articulates the difference between fighting and forgiving.

3 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 19, 2017

About the author

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.

Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages and have sold over three lakh copies around the country. She was the recipient of the R.K. Narayan's Award for Literature and the Padma Shri in 2006.

Reviews

[Sia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sudha Murthy’s writing is familiar. Her wiring is simple and connecting. She pens down her experience with lovely narration that keeps me going. This book was simplest way to teach human tendency and I love that about her. She accepts plus and minus without fussing and that’s the best part of her.

[Aparanjani · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book shows how people change with time.
It gives a great moral that good and selfless works should also be done cautiously.
I like the way how it turned out to be a simple Indian story.
It was finally a great life lesson to learn while becoming adults.

[sheeba tanuja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much to learn about humility and inner strength

a good lesson on humility and inner strength. Experience and love for others teaches much in life. Thank u Madam for the wonderful lesson.

[A_Chirping_Aquarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

The explicit story of a clash of opinions in generations and what they think of older generation, not actually paying heed to the fact that they need to be considerate towards their elders decisions and investments.

[Apurva Gadagi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Communication

Must read. Simple things to learn and implement. Calmness is what is required. Love to read Sudha Murthy books. Cheers

[mayur ambastha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lesson in human nature

The book affords a
n insight into human nature and also the value of maturity . Very thought provoking read