Title: The Couble X Factor
Author: Pratap Nair
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
About the Book
99 stories of incredible women from India.
Featuring Zia Mody, Chanda Kochhar, Mary Kom, Neerja Bhanot, Anita Dongre and
others
99 daughters of India who dared to be different
From Rani Lakshmibai and Indira Gandhi to Chanda Kocchar and Mary Kom, The
Double-X Factor explores the lives and times of 99 exceptional achievers who
challenged the gender barrier and rose to fame.
Indian history is replete with instances of women’s valour, fortitude, courage,
self-sacrifice and leadership in times of crisis. Some of them have turned into
folklore and many of them have been immortalized in movies. Most of all, these
women have left a great and indelible impact on several generations. Be it
politics, arts, entertainment, sports or business, they carved a niche in every
sphere that was once considered a male domain. Today, they have become role
models to a nation of 1.34 billion, of which almost half is female.
Review
For millions of years the fairer sex has
been considered the weaker sex. However, defying all the odds, women have left a great
and indelible impact on several generations with their act and benevolence. Be
it politics, arts, entertainment, sports or business, they have carved a niche
in every sphere that was once considered a male domain. Sometimes they have
been hailed for their courage while other times they have been spurned for the
same. But they have endured and held fast to their strength. And today, they
have become role models to a nation of 1.34 billion, of which almost half is
female.
This small but ambitious book profiles 99 such Indian women who stood the test of time and dared to make a difference. The
volume offers a definitive, indispensable sampling of women in top form throughout
the ages who challenged the gender barrier and rose to fame. Each of the woman hails from a different background but what they have in common is a mission to penetrate
the fog of uncertainty to discover a successful path. For them it all began with a dream that just won’t quit.
Most of the biographies concentrate on
women who have persevered to do work that gives them satisfaction for reasons
both personal and altruistic. Commendably, biographical information extends way
back from Rani Lakshmibai to present day achievers like Mary Kom.
The profiles are engaging and readers will
likely be inspired to investigate these fascinating women further. In an informative
style, Nair highlights the lives and times of these feisty females. He aims to inspire his audience because inspiration can come from any place and at any time.
To all those looking for some much needed motivation, this is the book to pick up. Read and dare to do the different.
About the Author
Pratap Nair is the founder of FEI Cargo, a
logistics company. Shailaja Nair Foundation – FEI’s CSR arm – was established
to help women and children come up in life.
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