This true story of unconditional love between a Christian nurse from Kerala and a Hindudoctor from Punjab who got married in 1959 against much opposition, is in fact a tribute tojoint and extended families scattered all over the globe. Sooraj Barjatya, the filmmaker writesin the Prologue for the book that “Each chapter makes you want to go home, plan a familydinner, sit and laugh together.” In her Foreword, Dr. Indu Shahani, the Dean of the IndianSchool of Management and Entrepreneurship and former Principal of the H.R. College ofCommerce and Economics in Mumbai refers to the young couple and says, “The fulfilmentthey gave to each other flowed out of them to their families, friends, neighbours and patientsand created ever-widening circles of happiness.”Young people in love can learn from the book how to win their parents and others againsttheir alliance for religious or other reasons. The young as well as old generations will find thebook helpful to enjoy and stay up together in a joint family, in spite of space or otherconstraints.Do read the chapter ‘Servants or Helpers’ about those who enjoyed working for the author.She preferred to use the term ‘Helpers’ and has quite a few ‘Friends’ whom she helped to agreat extent to come up in life.Those fond of pets will find the chapter ‘Our Life with our Dogs’, very touching.The chapter ‘Supporting Raj’ describes how spouses can support each other for having ahappy and purposeful life.About the Author : A symbol of national integration, Mrs. Asha Anand is a multi-faceted personality. Born in the South of India (Kerala), she did her nursing studies in Bihar, married in the North (Punjab) and now lives in Mumbai, with her husband, children and grandchildren. Mrs. Anand’s writing career began with articles for Eve’s Weekly, Mid-Day, Mumbai Mirror, Reader’s Digest and Women’s Era. Her present memoir is written specially as a tribute to joint and extended families. A story teller with a keen sense of humour, Mrs. Anand is former President of ‘Inner Wheel Club’ of the Rotary Club of Bombay North.
