Extra 5% Off
Add items worth ₹799 to the cart & get extra 5% off
🥳Extra 5% Off on Shopping above 799.
🚀Assured 2-4 Days Express Delivery across India.
🥳Extra 10% Off on Shopping above 1,499.
Sidhartha Mallya
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 254
₹ 45 Off
(Incl. of all taxes)
Get this at ₹ 241
Extra 5% Off
Add items worth ₹799 to the cart & get extra 5% off
Get this at ₹ 229
Extra 10% Off
Add items worth ₹1,499 to the cart & get extra 10% off
Yay! Express Delivery available by
Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
32
Language
English
Piracy Free
Secure Transactions
Express Delivery
Eco‑Conscious Packaging
Book Summary
Sad-Glad is a deeply felt memoir that follows four generations of the Kandathil Varughese Mappillai family, tracing their rise in business and their navigation of a changing world. Translated from Malayalam, this non-fiction narrative blends family saga with social history, appealing to readers of biographies, business history, and cultural portraits. Suitable for adult readers and anyone who relishes thoughtful, immersive storytelling, Sad-Glad carries a tone of resilience, warmth, and quiet revelation.
Structured as an intimate arc, the book moves through decades of ambition and upheaval, offering clear portraits of the family’s ventures—from founding chapters to the creation of major companies. The narrative foregrounds pivotal choices, including their support for the nationalist State Congress, and the costly consequences for a valued bank. Yet in the face of loss, Sad-Glad reveals a stubborn credo: rebuild, reinvent, and pursue integrity.
Readers will meet central figures in Kerala's public life, encounter a rich social backdrop, and observe how liberal values, credibility, and democracy shape every decision. The prose is warm and accessible, balancing historical context with personal reflection, and the translation preserves the cadence and voice of the original Malayalam work. Whether you come for history, family sagas, or a portrait of enterprise amid turbulent times, Sad-Glad invites you to walk alongside a remarkable family as they turn hardship into a new chapter.
After finishing Sad-Glad, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how legacy is built—through courage, accountability, and a commitment to truth. It leaves you feeling inspired to think about credibility, community, and the enduring power of resilience.
Product Details
Author
Sidhartha Mallya
Publisher
Puffin
Number of Pages
32
Language
English
SKU
9780143463573
ISBN
9780143463573
Dimensions
14 x 0.25 x 22 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 254
₹ 45 Off