I Wanted to Grow Chocolates in the Woods : A Civil Servant's Courageous Journey to Survive

A Hands-On Forest Bureaucrat Pens an Insightful MemoirAfter an illustrious career spanning four decades in the famed Indian Forest Service the author introduces readers to a bold and thought-provoking debut memoir.The memoir is a delightful ride as a docile courageous introvert hailing from a middle-class family explores the maze of bureaucracy and evolves into a passionate professional forester.It is a work of deep reflection blended with mesmerizing storytelling and candid honesty. Nothing has been held back from the reader to give the common citizen a vivid picture of the challenging world of a forester along with inner happenings of the Indian bureaucracy.With unflinching honesty Dr. Bhalla describes his triumphs and disappointments both on public and personal fronts. The authors story proves that nothing can stop a dream in ones heart if one has the courage of conviction and an unstinting belief in oneself. This painful journey of a Bureaucrat pierces your heart.Several pertinent questions will arise in the readers mind if citizen expectations are to be met: - Is a career in bureaucracy a bed of roses or a crown of thorns?- Is there recognition for excellence and independent thinking?- Is the current system of the generalist ruling over the specialist effective?- Does Indias bureaucracy have a dark underbelly?Dr. Bhallas memoir is inspirational and mystical. A must-read for civil service aspirants budding bureaucrats and change leaders.Taking a cue from the author- Be the change you want to see in the world of bureaucracy.