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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

Written by: Shantanu Naidu, Sanjana Desai, Jehan Dhalla
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, colours 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 twenties, 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.

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Got to know a lot about the millennial Dumbledore and his kindness. Loved the book!

Cute, kind and happy 😊

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Humata Hukhata Hvarshata, this book makes you believe in these beautiful words. A lovely read!
I felt joy in knowing how when people support you on your adventures it can not only create positive impact but also make life pretty perfect. Loved learning about Shantanu's friendship with Mr. Tata and how it stood the test of time. Most people only see the Zoom out version of Mr. Tata but this book gives a glimpse of knowing him as a person. The book takes you on a beautiful ride of friendship which is not just about Shantanu and Mr. Tata but also about you and Mr. Tata. Hearing it feels as if Mr. Tata himself is speaking and preaching you. Just want to thank Shantanu for writing this and for giving us a good insight onto the man Mr. Tata is. True with great power comes great responsibility but he sure lived up to it!

A beautiful ride of friendship

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Came to know a lot about mr tata through this memoir a humble , shy person that everyone looks forward fo

sweet and Warm

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It's the kind of book that you don't want to end. I'm so thankful that it was written. Thanks for letting us meet and know the great man that Mr. Tata is, from this close ❤️

Thankful to the author for writing this book

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being a Tata employee this book just drove my heart : )
it's beautifully written ❤️

This is hear warming ❤️

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