This non-fiction book is a collection of 23 short stories that throws light on captivating yet ordinary people from all walks of life. Some astonishing aspects with valuable lessons come to the surface through this compelling read. Sudha Murthy, social worker, author, educator, and national award holder has beautifully penned her life experiences in the form of this book. A very realistic side has been highlighted through this medium. It is simple, expressive and tugs at your heart. These stories revolve around fortitude, love, wisdom, religion, faith, sacrifice, despair, ego, happiness, selflessness, resilience, greed, innocence, complexity of human emotions and so much more. Each story has something to give and makes one reflect. 

It is an eye opener with a message on many levels. Human values, diversity of culture, supernatural angle, positivity, gratitude, poverty, and intelligence have been narrated through people she met while travelling abroad, to her village, in the office, and at home. Stories inspire and teach us not to take anything for granted in life. The book is a must read and very relatable.