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This is my second book by the author. I was actually mesmerised by her narration in the "Mistress of Spices" . it was some thing magical. So when i saw this one recently on the landmark shelves, there was no second thought about picking this up. Picture Source: Google It's time for epics and myths and bit of spirituality, i guess, after my recent experiences with Lord Shiva in "The Immortals of Melua" It was all about Lord Krishna in the Palace of Illusions. The Palace of Illusions, this is kind of story which i was waiting for - some thing novel and creative.I am fed up with the usual fictions and thrillers and I feel that most of the recent fictions are Dan Brownish, trying to talk historical facts hidden in riddles knotted with murders. To put it in simple words, "The Palace of Illusions" is nothing but Mahabharath narrated by Paanchali; Mahabharath in a new dimension. There was not much of Mahabharath tales that i came across in my child hood d

Unlike any other management or personality/self development or a motivational book, this is different, its about 20 interesting entrepreneurs without an MBA or a rich background who went on to find their destiny, who have made their living in whatever they are passionate about and who have proved that "attitude matters". From the author of Stay hungry Stay Foolish, (though i have not read it) i have heard lot about it so didn't mind picking this one from the same author. The author has idnetified 20 entrepreneurs who went behind their passion to achieve big things. While each story could have been made a single book, the author has tried to cover the essentials in a 15 page for each of them. It could have been a tough job composing in just 15 pages and making sure you don't miss the ritght points. There's no management techniques or jargons, steps to follow or motivational phrases, its all pure facts about simple people. You'll come to know the raw reality