Taxi drivers teach a businessman quite a few things, in The Advisory Board, an interesting book that Sneha reviews. An exclusive for Different Truths.
Author: Hemant R Joshi
My Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Some books are meant to savour, where each chapter, each word and each thought are worth reading and re-reading.
The story line is simple, Shekhar is going through difficult phase of his life, both on personal and professional front. He lost his wife recently and his business is dwindling rapidly.
The Advisory Board is one such book. The story line is simple, Shekhar is going through difficult phase of his life, both on personal and professional front. He lost his wife recently and his buisness is dwindling rapidly. On top of it, someone slammed his car, leaving it inoperative. He started using taxi to commute, and it completely changed his life. Because he learned from each and every driver one thing or another and they soon became his advisers in every aspect of life .
The story may be look simple but it is one of the best book I have read this year, and, I read plenty . It is motivational yet not preachy. It is about life’s struggle yet not tragic filled. It is full of energy and positivity. The one thing which I liked immensely in this book is Shekhar’s enthusiasm to learn from the drivers. Not everyone treats the taxi driver with respect, most of us treat them as measly fellows.
But Shekhar not only treats them as human, but also learns from their experiences and applies these in his business.
But Shekhar not only treats them as human, but also learns from their experiences and applies these in his business.
At last, he emerged not only as a changed man but also a successful businessman.
The language is easy yet flawless. The narration is superb and conversational in tone. The messages are beautiful and any one can apply them in their lives. It is well researched book as we get to see glimpses from drivers life .
An Amazing Read!
Book Blurb
Shekhar Tripathi’s car gets slammed by an SUV while it is parked in front of his apartment building, leaving the car inoperative. He is already in grief, not having recovered from his wife’s death three months ago. At the same time, his business, Westland Tourism, is dwindling rapidly.
He feels lonely. How could someone take all the important things away from him at once?
The next morning, he is forced to take a taxi for the first
time in five years. The driver tells him a horrific story, which convinces Shekhar that not all of his life is done.
The next morning, he is forced to take a taxi for the first time in five years. The driver tells him a horrific story, which convinces Shekhar that not all of his life is done. After this journey, Shekhar is convinced to take another taxi ride. Accompanied by taxi drivers, Shekhar begins his quest for survival.
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Sneha is an entrepreneur, teacher, feminist, literary critic, book reviewer, writer, culinarian, mother, wife and daughter. She is certified in Feminist Studies at IIT Madras and holds Master’s degree in English Literature from IGNOU. She runs her online classes, and writes columns and reviews for different websites and magazines. She writes stories, which are hugely admired. She is an avid reader.
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