Something Happened on the Way to Heaven: 20 Inspiring Real-Life Stories by Sudha Murty (Paperback)

Sudha Murthy's writing is characterized by its simplicity, honesty, and philosophical depth. Her books are a reflection of real-life experiences and are known to leave a lasting impression on the reader. In "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven," Sudha Murthy has selected a collection of twenty inspiring true stories from a contest run by Penguin. The stories cover a wide range of issues faced by people in society, including childhood, young adulthood, societal issues, morals, choices, middle age, old age, and death. They capture the hope, faith, kindness, and joy that life has to offer, even amid daily struggles. The book is a testament to the goodness of the human heart and will captivate and inspire readers of all ages.

The stories in the book are not written by Sudha Murthy herself but are instead the work of contributing authors such as Bhaswar Mukherjee, Saurabh Kumar, and Dhrishti Dasgupta, among others. Sudha Murthy edited the collection to ensure that each story is well-written, thought-provoking, and uplifting. Sudha Murthy is recognized for her social work and life-inspiring short stories and is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. She has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories, and non-fictional pieces, and her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages. Sudha Murthy has received several awards for her contributions to literature, including the R. K. Narayan Award for Literature, the Padma Shri, and the Attimabbe Award. "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" is an inspiring collection of true stories that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads it.