Pandju Merali’s memoirs present a compelling narrative that presents perspectives on Belgian colonialism, the turbulence of African independence, economic vicissitude, the Ismaili community, encounters with racial prejudice, shifting identities and family wellbeing. After successively living in Congo, Brussels, London, and Vancouver, Merali finally settled down in the U.S.
Pandju Merali’s book can be read online.
Book online http://www.karimmerali.com/pandju/Africa2America.pdf
See also http://www.amazon.ca/Africa-2-America-Pandju-Merali/dp/0557026172
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Excellent, fast-paced story! The title of the memoir could also be “From Dukawalla to Industrialist to Real Estate Magnate”. Thanks to the author for sharing his story.
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Really engaging, inspiring, and no-holds-barred story. Many life lessons to be passed on by someone who has led an adventurous & bold life!
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It’s definiteky a great book! It gives a vivid account of the Meralis’ journey from India to America and introduces us to the struggling and dynamic life of Mr. Pandju Merali. The book has great educative value to students of business and also to entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs and individuals of any kind. Mr. Merali’s deep insights into human nature is very interesting. One thing has moved me very much: throughout so many ups and downs in life, Mr. Merali has never forgot the value of love and has never lost faith in love. Much of this is attributable, no doubt, to his parents and to his wife – God bless them!
The most interesting thing of his memoirs is Mr. Merali’s realization of God. I have never seen such original, wise, practical and mature views toward God, religion and freedom. If Mr. Merali was younger, I would ask him to elaborate his theories on God and religion in a book. Can Sacha do it for us? Humanity would benefit from it very much.
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