Book description
What a family! Simple and complex, traditional and modern, religious
and rational, money-minded and money-renouncing, Indian and
international, fiercely individualistic and inspiringly loyal' -P. Lal
In a life spanning nine decades Krishna Kumar Birla, son of the
legendary Ghanshyam Das Birla, witnessed events that shaped India in the
twentieth century and had close associations with iconic figures like
Mahatma Gandhi, Madan Mohan Malviya, Jayaprakash Narayan, Jawaharlal
Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Head of one of India's leading business houses,
K. K. Birla embraced principles in which the creation of wealth,
philanthropy and political leadership were all regarded as part of
nation-building. Written in a style that is simple and translucent in
its sincerity, Brushes with History brings alive an important era in the
life of the nation, its changing social mores, evolving principles of
corporate governance and enduring family values In an affectionate and
moving tribute, K. K. Birla's daughter, Shobhana Bhartia, acquaints
readers with her father's spiritual strength and moral values which were
an integral part of his life.
