Who is Sudha Murthy
- Chairperson of Infosys Foundation.
- The first woman engineer in India. She got her degree completed in 1950.
- The first female engineer in TELCO.
- Recipient of the R.K. Narayan Award for writing, the Padma Shri in 2006.
- Attimabe Award from the Karnataka government for magnificence in Kannada literature in 2011
- Sudha Murthy is a philanthropist. She has contributed to various rescue programs.
- She has the vision to have a library in every school in India.
- She received ‘The best Teacher Award’ from Rotary Club in 1955 at Bengaluru.
Her contribution to literature and the world is immense. This article by All About Seniors brings to you a list of a few books by inspirational senior citizen Sudha Murthy.From How I Taught My Grandmother to Read to Three Thousand Stitches, Sudha Murthy’s books remind us that even the simplest lives hold powerful lessons. As you dive into these heartwarming stories, gift yourself a daily dose of comfort too. Subscribe to Seniors Ki Saathi — your emotional companion with Brain Spark puzzles, tech/health tips, and the gentle support of Hello Zindagi with Dr. Mansi. In times when healthcare worries and financial concerns feel heavy, we bring you authentic info, daily engagement, and a safe space — just like a good story, we’re here to stay.
Here is the list of some heartfelt books by Sudha Murthy.
1) How I taught my grandmother to teach
Published in 2004 by Penguins, “How I taught my grandmother to read” is one of the most popular books by Sudha Murthy. It is currently included in the class 9th English communication book. A book where effort by a small girl shines throughout to light up her grandmother’s reading skills.
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2) Grandma’s bag of stories
For most of us, stories are only left when the memories of our grandmother ring the bell. This is a delightful book with mysterious characters rolling up in between. The story starts with the kids arriving at their grandparent’s house where the grandma opens her bag of stories. Later it is all interesting stories to explore and have fun with.
3)The magic of the lost temple
If you are a curious head and love exploring deep and unknown facts, so this is the book you must read. Discover the magic of the lost temple with the protagonist and join this adventurous journey.
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4) Three thousand stitches: ordinary people, extraordinary life
Sudha Murthy knows exactly how to touch the hearts of her readers. She travels with the reader to her Infosys journey, her family, friends, life, and travel. She shares about the meaningful impact of her work. The book is about feelings, characters, and bleak situations in life. The book is from the treasure of Sudha Murthy. A sorrowful tale of two men who with time get to know about their mothers they never knew. The core of the book has a bright message of destiny to readers. Destiny with life circumstances plays a great role in tumbling our lives.
6)Dollar Bahu
Isn’t the name interesting! The story is about money, which always cannot bring actual peace and happiness. A tale where a mother-in-law finds her true self through analysis of her two daughters-in-law living in different countries and under different conditions.
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