I Came Upon a Lighthouse: A Short Memoir of Life with Ratan Tata

Book Details

• Author: Shantanu Naidu

• Publisher: HarperCollins

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• ISBN: 9789354897412

• Pages: 232

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.0 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

I Came Upon a Lighthouse by Shantanu Naidu offers an intimate and heartwarming portrait of one of India's most revered business icons, Ratan Tata. This endearing memoir takes readers beyond the legendary businessman’s public image, focusing instead on his personal connection with Naidu, a young automobile design engineer, and the unlikely friendship they formed over a shared empathy for stray dogs.

In 2014, Shantanu Naidu’s innovation to save local strays from speeding cars caught the attention of Ratan Tata, who not only invested in the venture but also became a mentor and a dear friend to him. This book reveals a side of Ratan Tata that is seldom seen, offering an honest and light-hearted account of their adventures together. It’s a story of friendship between a millennial and an octogenarian, one that transcends professional boundaries and delves into the heart of compassion, mentorship, and the simple joys of life.

I Came Upon a Lighthouse is a deeply personal and thoughtful reflection on how one man’s kindness and humility shaped the life of another, providing readers with a warm and unique perspective on an Indian icon.