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I Came Upon a Lighthouse

A Short Memoir of Life with Ratan Tata

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I Came Upon a Lighthouse

By: Shantanu Naidu
Narrated by: Jehan Dhalla
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An endearing portrait of an Indian legend

I told him that when I write a book, I would write about another side of him and not just historic events or business milestones. I would write about us and our adventures together, and how I saw him, colors and shades of him unknown to the world. Life beyond the great steel wall of "industry doyen".

He agreed. ''There cannot be one book that captures everything.... So you do your thing, give your perspective."

It was their shared empathy for homeless dogs that sparked an unlikely friendship. In 2014, Shantanu Naidu, an automobile design engineer in his early 20s, developed an innovation to save the local strays from being run over by speeding cars. Ratan Tata, himself known for his compassion for stray dogs, took note. Impressed, he not only decided to invest in the venture, but over the years became a mentor, boss, and an unexpectedly dear friend to Shantanu.

I Came Upon a Lighthouse is an honest, light-hearted telling of this uncommon bond between a millennial and an octogenarian that gives glimpses of a beloved Indian icon in a warm light.

©2021 Shantanu Naidu (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Activists Compassion Feel-Good Heartfelt

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Lovely read for people of all ages

The earnestness with which this story was told is something that will resonate with everyone. It gives a great insight into the life of the great man that Ratan Tata was. They don’t make them like him anymore. And of course lots of love to the author for sharing his story and experiences with the world.

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A heart touching sweet relationship!

The more I envied Shantanu the more I understood why he deserved this beautiful relationship with one of the most admired man of our times. Shantanu's view of life, authenticity, brilliance and genuine love was touching and inspiring.

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