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A Legacy With A Difference
Parent Circle
|November 2016
Parenting is not just about bringing up children; it is about leaving a lasting legacy for them. Noted author Sudha Menon highlights this very facet in her book, Legacy, a compilation of letters written by famous people to their daughters. High on emotional quotient, these letters throw light on the key elements that shape successful lives. What was the thought behind such a compilation? We find out from the ever-smiling author.
Someone rightly said – ‘Passing on material possessions is not the only way for parents to leave behind a legacy’. What matters is meaningful possessions. Only then will we lay the foundation for a successful and happy future, for our children and for generations to follow. Sudha Menon’s famous book, Legacy does just this. The book covers a wide spectrum of successful people who want to pass on meaningful messages to their daughters and to the world at large. The compilation includes letters to daughters from business wizards like Chanda Kochhar and Narayana Murthy, sporting and artistic legends like Prakash Padukone and Mallika Sarabhai, to name a few.ParentCircle catches up with the ‘compiler-in-chief’ Sudha Menon to understand more.
Q You've just created a great Legacy, one of the most creative books to have ever hit the Indian stands. How did the idea that you could do such a compilation occur to you?
This story is from the November 2016 edition of Parent Circle.
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