K. Natwar Singh has been described as a bibliophile with a sense of humour. His versatility is well known. In these essays, he has, in an elegant style, dealt with issues of national and international importance. He has summoned his vast experience to inform the reader of what ails us and how the ailments could be overcome. His vision of a democratic, secular and just India is Nehruvian. His formidable learning and his sensitivity have earned him the respect of the discernible both within and outside India. In this book, he demonstrates once again, that his pen has retained its power to delight and stimulate. His ideas and opinions carry conviction and weight. The book is refreshingly provocative and represents a genuinely civilized mind.
