Wise and Otherwise is a compelling collection of 51 real-life stories based on Sudha Murty’s experiences while working and traveling across India. In this book, she shares touching, surprising, and sometimes shocking incidents that reveal the many shades of human nature. Through simple and powerful storytelling, she highlights qualities such as kindness, generosity, selfishness, greed, gratitude, and sacrifice.

Each story presents a different perspective on life, showing how people can be both wise and otherwise depending on their choices and circumstances. The book offers meaningful life lessons and encourages readers to reflect on values, relationships, and society. Written in clear and straightforward language, Wise and Otherwise is an inspiring and thought-provoking read about the realities of human behavior.