A Bonsai Tree: An Autobiography

Book Details

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Author: Narendra Luther

• Language: English

• Edition: 2017

• ISBN: 9788193393567

• Pages: 228

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

A Bonsai Tree is not just a memoir, but a deeply personal autobiography that captures the entirety of a life lived through significant upheavals. Unlike a memoir, which selects certain highlights for dramatic effect, this autobiography spans the full spectrum of a life, including all its messy, unpredictable moments. It opens with a poignant narrative of a family torn apart by the Partition of India in 1947, a tragedy that forever changed countless lives. This event becomes the backdrop to the story of a man who, through hardship and resilience, forges a path to a successful career.

In the pages that follow, the book reveals both the deep struggles and the light-hearted, hilarious moments of a young couple adjusting to the new reality of post-Partition India. As the author recounts his personal battle with "the bottled devil," readers are taken on an emotional and psychological journey.

Narendra Luther, known for his works about others, shifts the focus onto himself, narrating his own life with humor, candor, and refreshing optimism. His storytelling weaves through the personal and the universal, leaving the reader to reflect on the role of destiny in shaping a life. With its raw honesty and sharp wit, A Bonsai Tree stands out as a captivating read for anyone interested in the intersection of personal history and national identity.