Guru: A Long Walk to Success:An Autobiography

by Narendra Raval, Kailash Mota

The journey of a boy that began from a little-known village of Mathak in Gujarat, India, culminated in the creation of East Africa's biggest business groups to straddle the industrial world of steel, cement, infrastructure and aviation. This is the inspiring story of Narendra Raval, endearingly known as 'Guru', who began from the most humble beginnings to reach the zenith of his career through tireless hard work, an inherent business acumen and sheer tenacity.His autobiography, in collaboration with his dear friend and colleague, Kailash Mota, traces four decades in thelife of Guru Bhai Narendra Raval. It is hard to believe that the astute businessman, who successfully built aUS$ 650 million industrial empire, began his work life as a young, teenage priest in Nairobi, Kenya. Today,Guru Bhai runs his business empire with more than 4,500 employees spread across East Africa. He wasalso featured among the top 50 richest men in the Forbes Africa 2015 list.A fascinating, awe-inspiring autobiography, A Long Walk to Success is a legacy of wisdom and guidance for young entrepreneurs inspiring to walk in Guru Bhai's footsteps.

340 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 18, 2018

Reviews

[Bookswithavinish · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Guru :- A long way to success" by Narendra Raval and kailash Mota is anautobiography of a boy who began from a little known village of mathak in gujarat , india. And later on, become the biggest business groups to straddle the industrial world of steel, cement , infrastructure etc.

I appreciate the way this book culminates the thought-process of mr. Narendra raval . Each twist and turn in the life of guru was a learning experience and it urges the readers to know the next pivotal moment that changed the entire course of guru's life .
Must read❤❤

[RAMESH MEHTA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Be Proud to Be African

I grew up in Uganda and went to university in Nairobi.What an amazing Journey from India to Kenya Mr Raval Your story is an Indian story.History of east Africa your Name will be other Gujarati-allidina vistas/muljibhai Madhavni/Nalji Kilidas Mehta and many others

[Jolene Situma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Detailed,practical

Good detail included on Guru’s journey in business. He provides a candid picture of struggles he went through and how he persevered to achieve success. Inspiring and motivational.

[Niku · Rating 5 out of 5]

An inspirational story of desire to become something in life. Knowing the hidden power of your self and the ability to make your dreams come true. I truly enjoyed the read and take away many points I am going to instill in my own life and business.

Thank you Guru

[Florence Amisi-Ndirangu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite Inspiring. I learned that it is great to write your story when you have the time and memory. No one may remember to write it for you

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely story but missing an element of finesse in writing and many syntax and punctuation errors.

[samson mathew · Rating 5 out of 5]

READ FOR ENCOURAGEMENT

If Mr. Raval can succeed in life despite all odds anyone can be a winner.

Surely motivational.

Recommend it to be read by people from all walks of life.