Book excerpt: About the Book: The book is a memoir of a person from a small town of a backward district of West Bengal, who suffered from a life threatening disease at the age of 8, had education in a vernacular medium school, but went on to obtain Masters degree in English language and overcoming many hurdles and obstructions, went on to become International Director of the world's largest service club organization Lions International. Taking over the reins of a century old family business, expanded it by diversifying in different fields, to be recognized as a most transparent group having tremendous good will in the market. Through his involvement in social work and involvement in cultural and educational activities, has earned a highly respected position in the society. Being an avid traveller has been to more than 60 countries during last 40 years for acquiring experience of various cultures. About the Author: BISHNU BAJORIA, born on 14 November 1945 at Bankura in West Bengal, after initial education at Bankura, did M.A. in English from Jadavpur University in 1966 and joined family business at Calcutta to later shift to Bankura and now heads the business group which is one of country's oldest groups in petroleum business since 1905 and is also involved in distribution of various products with main offices at Bankura and Kolkata and branches in many places. The group enjoys tremendous goodwill for its clean and transparent dealings. Involving in social work, he joined Lions Club of Bankura in 1976 and was elected International Director during 2008-10 and earned the highest Lion award Ambassador of Goodwill. He served as President of Bankura Chamber of Commerce and FOSBECCI Association and is currently the President of renowned NGOs like Bankura Sammilani, Amra Sobai Ek Sathe and Bankura Dharmashala Charitable Trust and is the President of the Alumni Association of Bankura Christian College. He has been acting as Judge of Lok Adalat from time to time. He and his wife have a happy family with 2 sons and 4 grandchildren.