K. Natwar Singh has been described as a bibliophile with a sense of humour. His versatility is well known. His vision of a democratic, secular and just India is Nehruvian. His formidable learning and his sensitivity have earned him the respect of the discernible both within and outside India. In this book, he demonstrates once again, that his pen has retained its power to delight and stimulate. His ideas and opinions carry conviction and weight. The book is refreshingly provocative and represents a genuinely civilized mind.