{"product_id":"wise-otherwise-a-salute-to-life","title":"Wise \u0026 Otherwise: A Salute to Life By Sudha Murty","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePOIGNANT, EYE-OPENING, AND DEEPLY HUMAN.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat truly defines human nature? Is it our capacity for extreme generosity, or the surprising depths of our selfishness? In \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003eWise \u0026amp; Otherwise\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned author Sudha Murty presents a collection of fifty vignettes—real-life stories gathered from her travels across the length and breadth of India. Through her signature directness and gentle, wry humor, she captures the myriad shades of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhether it is a story of a tribal chief teaching a lesson in humility or the heartbreaking account of a son abandoning his father, each vignette serves as a mirror to society and ourselves. First published in 2002, this modern classic has resonated with hundreds of thousands of readers, transcending language and culture to touch the core of what it means to be human. This revised edition invites you to explore the world—and your inner self—with new eyes, offering wisdom, comfort, and an honest salute to the beautiful complexity of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Modern Classic:\u003c\/b\u003e A beloved collection that has sold over 30,000 copies in English and been translated into every major Indian language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDeeply Relatable:\u003c\/b\u003e Features stories of people from all walks of life, making the themes of kindness, integrity, and morality universally accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeart-Touching Storytelling:\u003c\/b\u003e Sudha Murty’s unique, straightforward style makes even the most complex human emotions feel personal and profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLife-Changing Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Encourages self-reflection and fosters a deeper empathy for the world and the people around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDiscover the wisdom in every story. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eWise \u0026amp; Otherwise\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619625759003,"sku":null,"price":254.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81HP7-DUQKL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784356150","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/wise-otherwise-a-salute-to-life","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}