GOWRI MANICKAVASAGAM
AHMEDABAD, NOV 27
Bollywood actress and social activist Dia Mirza launched a Gujarati book titled ‘Tame J Tamara Ghadvaiya,’ which chronicles MD and CEO of Kalorex Group Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff’s journey and experiences in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff is an Edupreneur, Presidential Awardee, and a sports enthusiast. Through her works, she tries to help and uplift people’s conscious living.
The book is authored by veteran journalist-turned-author Anurita Rathore Jadeja, and published by RR Sheth Publishers.
- This book chronicles MD and CEO of Kalorex Group Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff’s journey and experiences
- The book is authored by veteran journalist-turned-author Anurita Rathore Jadeja, and it is published by RR Sheth Publishers.
- She’s someone who can infuse joy and laughter, who’s gone through pain at the tender age of 10, but not bogged down by all of it: Author
After launching the book, Dia Mirza, said, “Whenever I get an opportunity to support a woman, I am very happy. I have read the English version of this book. Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff has shared such interesting aspects of her life, it will inspire many people.”
Sharing on her inspiration to write the book, Author Anuritha Rathore Jadeja said, “When I came across Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff, I wanted to know her. She’s someone who can infuse joy and laughter, who’s gone through pain at the tender age of 10, but not bogged down by all of it. Her wholesome spirit and personality made me want to write this book. I could sense the pain that she’s gone through and as we both come from similar backgrounds. The life journey of Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff has been a very colorful and amazing journey, which we all know about, but aspects of her inner life are presented in this book. Some phases of her life make us helpless to think how one can move beyond that state with determination. While reading this book, the reader feels that he/she is communicating directly with them. This book will make a great impact on all readers irrespective of age.”
Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff said, “Everyone’s life is a story, which is more interesting than imagined and the gift of experiences in this life makes it a great story. The land of Gujarat has given me a lot. This book represents my success as an entrepreneur and an educator after many untold events and struggles in my life, leading through my strong faith, which will surely inspire the youth. This book brings out elements that haven’t been written yet. It’s even surprising to me that I would have so many facets. I feel very grateful and privileged today that there’s a document of my life. When you are inherently confident, you look at things the way they are. The unique thing about this book is that it brings out my feelings about the past and makes me think about how I started.”
On this occasion R. R. Sheth & Company Pvt. Ltd.’s Director Chintan Seth said, “The land of Gujarat has given great talents in different fields. At RR Seth, we believe that a society that does not respect its people with exceptional talents at the right time, loses the power to produce such talented people. That is why today we are delighted to publish a book based on Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff’s life.”
Book Review
The book ‘તમે જ તમારા ઘડવૈયા’ is Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff’s journey, a story of dreams accomplished, challenges overcome, and faith heightened.
The book gives an insight in to the thoughts and learnings of entrepreneur-educator Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff who by virtue of running schools and institutions of learning and social work, has gained tremendous insight into human behaviour and management, besides grasping well the art of turning possibilities into reality.
From leading an exclusive life at Surangi Palace, Ichapuram in Orissa, in her formative years and then moving into a hostel yet taking charge of managing home, staff and finance, to dealing with the loss of her closest ones at a young age and then moving into a world far beyond home, Dr. MPS hasn’t gone by any rulebook to achieve success but has firmly followed her gut and stayed focussed. Self-belief, besides learning from experience and people around her, has ensured the vision is clear and her efforts constant.
This book ‘તમે જ તમારા ઘડવૈયા’ authored by Anurita Rathore Jadeja who is a senior journalist and media professional from Ahmedabad, a visiting faculty in mass media and a creative promoter of art, literature and lifestyle. The book narrates the life journey of Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff, MD and CEO, Kalorex Group, an Edupreneur, President of India Awardee, a sports enthusiast and dedicated towards people’s conscious living by balancing their Mental, Physical and Social dimensions.
The book is published by RRSheth & Co. Pvt. Ltd. a leading publishing house at Ahmedabad.
The book is written in the voice of Dr. MPS to establish a direct and smooth connect with the reader while also create a link where thoughts are shared, beliefs are expressed and experiences are highlighted from an eventful, meaningful and progressive life. The sensitivity and strength, dedication and determination of the subject are a major pull for not just the author but anyone who knows even remotely about the ebullient Dr. MPS and her raison d’etre.
Early chapters of the book focus on her younger days, her immediate folks, taking on responsibilities, rebellion, and the formation of her entrepreneurial journey. Coming to Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad changed the course of her personal and professional life and a few chapters are about her understanding of relationships, early projects and how she started and established schools and institutions under Kalorex Foundation. While the subject of women empowerment holds significance, the chapter on motherhood and bond between the mother-child are heart-warming and relative. Chapters on travel and outdoor interest give a sneak-peak not only in to her life but also take readers on a journey that equals fun with generous life lessons sprinkled on.
The book has 19 chapters that besides outlining and delving in to her life learnings provide various subheads within each of the chapters for quick reference and easy reading, depending on the reader’s area of immediate interest. This enables you to pick randomly for reading without having to bother about the sequence of chapters.
Also, while all chapters cover different facets of her life, they offer rich experiences, ideas and examples of living that drive to excel, nurture young minds, support individual journeys and above all, encourage faith and self-reliance.