" ... an extraordinary piece of work. ... it is unique because
not only does it evoke in a rich fashion a life that has been extraordinary ... but is also deeply reflective about what it
means to be human. ... an account of a journey of a soul, an account that
enriches us as we continue on our individual pilgrimages through life."
Dr. Greg Melleuish, Associate Professor, School
of History and Politics, University of
Wollongong, Australia, and author
"As one might expect from a Tamil-Malayan-Australian, Raja
Ratnam offers cross-grained reflections on his early life. Here is anecdote and
analysis from an author who resorts to quotation despite sharpening epigrams of
his own. Whether grieving or jocular, he
is, by turn, percipient and puzzled, sceptical yet superstitious. The wheels
have not fallen off his humanity."
Humphrey McQueen, historian and
author, Canberra
" The witty, bittersweet reminiscences of a
man travelling between cultures, observing and questioning systems and beliefs
around him ... This intriguing saga, packed with information on
Tamil-Indian-Malay customs, offers a cosmic worldview with a twist."
Dr. Anne-Marie Smith, President,
Multicultural Writers' Association of Australia
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NOT THERE
"Here is
a unique picture of Australia over the past 60 years by one who is both an
outsider and an insider. It provides a
picture of this country that may be uncomfortable to the reader at times
because it tells truths that they would rather not hear. It is written by a man
who not only has a soul but is willing to share his spiritual insights with
us. If you wish to understand Australia
as it really is, you must read Raj!"
Associate Prof. Dr Greg Melleuish, School of
History and Politics, University of Wollongong, Australia
"Thought
provoking! Reflections based in sixty
years at the heart of Australia's post 1945-immigration process raise
disturbing but necessary questions.
Optimism tinged with realism prevails.
Most strongly recommended."
Dr. John Atchison, Honorary Fellow, School of
Humanities, University of New England, Australia.
"A gross
understatement of the author's achievements.
A coloured immigrant, having been denied equal opportunity and fair
treatment, in spite of proven managerial skills, became a prominent leader and
an agent of desirable changes in civil society.
With his insights, he offers hope for a racially diverse Australia."
Danny Ronis, retired Commercial Manager
(treated as a 'wog', in spite of being born in Australia, because my father was
a European.)
