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Sudha Murty Books
Sudha Murty Books
Sudha Murty, better known as the wife of software industrialist, N.R. Narayana Murthy is the Chairperson
of the Infosys Foundation. Being the wife of Narayana Murthy, she could have led a comfortable life in the
shadow of her illustrious husband. However, Sudha Murty found happiness in doing philanthropic work
rather than spending money superfluously. She has done exemplary work for the betterment of the Indian
society. Being an independent woman, Sudha Murty carved an identity for herself and is now a social
worker, philanthropist, educator, author, and venture investor.
Sudha Murty is a well-known fiction writer. An ardent book lover, she likes to read about anthropology,
computer science, archaeology, mathematics and logic. Author of more than 20 books in English as well
as Kannada, her works have been translated into all major Indian languages.
Dollar Bahu
Originally written in Kannada, the main protagonist is a mother-in-law who considers her American
daughter-in-law to be better than her Indian daughter-in-law simply because her American daughter –in-
law lives in the land of dreams. She goes on to live with her son in America, only to realize that grass is
not always greener on the other side as Indians living in America face the same challenges and hardships
as their counterparts in India.
Wise and Otherwise: A Salute to Life
Sudha Murty shares her experiences as a teacher and social worker in the form of fifty anecdotal essays.
She talks about the unsung heroes and their crusade against corruption, ignorance and poverty.
Mahashweta
It narrates the story of a young girl suffering from leukoderma. She is unjustly stigmatized by the society
but she braves it out with the help of some good-hearted souls.
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