Encounters of a Fat Bride & Something Happened on the Way to Heaven: 20 Inspiring Real-Life Stories by Sudha Murthy (Set of 2 books)

This combo product is bundled in India but the publishing origin of this title may vary.Publication date of this bundle is the creation date of this bundle; the actual publication date of child items may vary.The inspiring true stories of the interesting people who inhabit the pages of Sudha Murty's books leave an indelible impression on us. But the books are able to chronicle the stories of only the men and women Mrs Murty has actually come across herself in the course of her social work. There must be so many more wonderful stories that many others have to share.Something Happened on the Way to Heaven is a collection of twenty such memorable true life stories. Handpicked by Sudha Murty from a contest run by Penguin they capture the hope faith kindness and joy that life is full of even as we make our way through the daily grind. Moving and uplifting this is an anthology that will engross and delight every reader who believes in the goodness of the human heart. About the Author Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon north Karnataka. A prolific writer in English and Kannada she has written novels technical books travelogues collections of short stories and non-fiction pieces and bestselling books for children. Her books have been translated into all major Indian languages. She weaves magical tales and especially enjoys writing for young readers. A generation of children has grown up reading her books and her stories are available in textbooks across schools in India.Madhurima Pandey is twenty-five single and gradually coming to terms withthe annoying 'you're next' nudges from family and friends. But soon they realizethat chances of finding a groom for her are slim-mainly because she's not. At 93kilos she knows she isn't the ideal weight for marriage even if her familybelieves she's the ideal age.Despite her reservations the hunt begins and so does a spree of rejections untilHarsh comes along. Madhu cannot believe that a boy with no obvious flawshas agreed to marry her. Low self-esteem makes her suspect he's eitherimpotent or a homosexual but she doesn't turn down the proposal immediately.A negligible period of courtship and a hurried engagement follow. But doesMadhurima really find her happily-ever-after? Or are there more surprises instore?Jovial witty and unapologetically honest Madhurima Pandey's story of struggleand survival in the run-up to her D-Day gives you a refreshingly new take on thebig fat Indian wedding.