{"product_id":"gently-falls-the-bakula","title":"Gently Falls the Bakula By Sudha Murty","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAMBITION, SACRIFICE, AND THE SEARCH FOR MEANING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat truly defines a successful life? Is it the climb up the corporate ladder, or the quiet fulfillment of one's own potential? In \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eGently Falls the Bakula\u003c\/i\u003e, Sudha Murty explores the delicate tension between professional success and personal happiness through the story of Shrikant and Shrimati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eRaised in the small town of Hubli, the two seem destined for a life of shared dreams. But as Shrikant’s career in the IT industry takes off, he becomes consumed by his relentless pursuit of the pinnacle of success. Shrimati, once the brilliant student who outperformed him, gradually fades into the background, becoming the silent, supportive shadow of a corporate leader. It isn't until a chance conversation with an old professor that she is forced to confront the chilling realization: she has traded her own aspirations for a life that feels hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eNearly three decades after it was first written, this powerful novel remains startlingly relevant. It is a profound, honest look at the costs of unchecked ambition and the often-ignored importance of self-discovery within a marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Modern Classic:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by one of India’s most beloved authors, this debut novel continues to resonate deeply with today’s readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThought-Provoking Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the conflict between modern work ethics, personal identity, and the sacrifices often made in the name of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelatable \u0026amp; Real:\u003c\/b\u003e A poignant story that asks the hard questions about what we owe to our partners—and what we owe to ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTimeless Relevance:\u003c\/b\u003e Its scrutiny of values and ambition makes it essential reading for anyone balancing a high-pressure career with personal relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eReflect on what matters most. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eGently Falls the Bakula\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52611227353371,"sku":null,"price":254.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81wjWeyR-kL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784272337","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/gently-falls-the-bakula","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}