Synopsis
Sudha Kulkarni was forging a career as TELCO’s first woman engineer when she met the serious, idealistic and brilliant Narayana Murthy, and they fell in love. For the first time comes the story of their early years – from their courtship to Infosys’s founding years, from their marriage to parenthood – told by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.
What drew them together and kept them bound tightly through the challenges and loneliness they faced? What was it like to create a startup during the license raj, when there were no VCs, and entrepreneurship was regarded as a dirty word? How did Sudha Murty balance being a career woman, a mother and a startup wife? How did Narayana Murthy’s obsession affect himself and his family?
Review
An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni isn’t your typical biography. It delves into the fascinating early years of the couple behind Infosys, one of India’s IT giants. But instead of focusing solely on business acumen, Divakaruni paints a heartwarming portrait of a unique love story set against the backdrop of 1970s India.
From humble beginnings to founding one of the world’s most renowned IT companies, Infosys, the Murthys’ story is one of perseverance, determination, and unwavering devotion to each other. Through meticulous research and heartfelt storytelling, Chitra paints a vivid portrait of Sudha and Narayana’s upbringing, highlighting the challenges they faced and the sacrifices they made along the way.
One of the most compelling aspects of the book is its exploration of Sudha and Narayana’s relationship. Despite the demands of their careers, the couple managed to maintain a strong bond built on mutual respect, trust, and shared values. Their love story serves as a source of inspiration, reminding readers that true success is not measured by wealth or fame but by the strength of the relationships we cultivate along the way.
Overall, An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy offers a refreshing perspective on love, ambition, and the power of partnership. It’s a story that will leave you smiling, inspired, and with a newfound appreciation for the extraordinary potential of ordinary people.
An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy was published on 26 December 2023 by Juggernaut Publication. You can purchase the book here.
| Title | An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy |
| Author | Chitra Banerjee Divakurni |
| Publisher | Juggernaut Publication |
| Pages | 353 |
| List Price | 39.77 AUD |