{"product_id":"a-diplomats-garden-9788196170837","title":"A Diplomat's Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e The author's ancestry and upbringing are a blend of the plural strands of India's races, religions and culture . His education in three countries, reinforced this liberal, cosmopolitan and trusting heritage, which is the backdrop for the unfolding of a diplomat's life in eight different countries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book recounts the history of dramatic, exciting, and dangerous events, which the author and his family witnessed and in which they were often active participants. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Vivid portraits of Presidents, Prime Ministers, Emperors, Princes, musicians, dancers, poets, actors, business tycoons give this book a uniquely rare texture. This kaleidoscope of eminent leaders and humbler folk, is enriched and enlivened by a variety of stories and anecdotes which are amusing, poignant and at times inspirational .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The author has tried to portray a life which has had the character of a luxuriant garden, with flowers of a myriad hues, stately trees and the scent of freshly mown grass. The pages of the book illuminate the wonder, the beauty, the joys and the grace of a magnificent garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He celebrates his garden by counting the flowers that grow rather than by the leaves that fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aftab Seth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Birch Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 570\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9788196170837\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e Eastern Frisian","brand":"Birch Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":41191779827827,"sku":"9.7882E+12","price":79.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_748bfdd9-9897-4f6c-8acd-755d7deebe4f.jpg?v=1704208679","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/a-diplomats-garden-9788196170837","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}