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An Extraordinary Life: A Biography of Manohar Parrikar

An extraordinary book on the life of an extraordinary Indian

This would be perhaps in my humble opinion the best single-line review of the book. Ever since Parrikar Ji became the defense minister of India with his simple living and a man known to get the job done, I have been intrigued by him. So when it came to choosing my next book I actively scouted for books on him and by far this book was the highest recommended. The moment you start reading the book you are struck by two things the objectivity of the authors and how well written the book is.


On the objectivity part while reading the book it gives a 360-degree view of Mr. Parrikar and it gives the good and the bad about him in a completely subjective manner, without shying away from the shortcomings of the 4-time chief minister of Goa. On how well the book is written the authors have kept the language simple enough for the public to read while also using the appropriate words while required, which the reader may sometime need to look up.

An entire chapter dedicated to food goes on to show just how big a foodie he was and was a pleasant surprise. His love for seafood was a reason he never felt at home in Delhi.

The book succeeds in painting a picture of a man who even with his flaws is one of the most influential Goans of all time. Rising to the post of cabinet minister holding Defence portfolio.

All in all, this is a great book for anyone looking to know more about Giant of a man Parrikar Ji. 

Book Details:

Title: An Extraordinary Life: A Biography of Manohar Parrikar
Author: Sadguru Patil, Mayabhushan Nagvenkar
Genre: Non-Fiction, Biography, Politics
Publisher: Penguin eBury Press
ISBN-10: 0670093548
ISBN-13: 9780670093540


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