--- product_id: 400160408 title: "I Came Upon a Lighthouse: A Short Memoir of Life with Ratan Tata" price: "35.59 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/400160408-i-came-upon-a-lighthouse-a-short-memoir-of-life store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # I Came Upon a Lighthouse: A Short Memoir of Life with Ratan Tata **Price:** 35.59 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** I Came Upon a Lighthouse: A Short Memoir of Life with Ratan Tata - **How much does it cost?** 35.59 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/400160408-i-came-upon-a-lighthouse-a-short-memoir-of-life) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An endearing portrait of an Indian legend I told him that when I write a book, I would write about another side of him and not just historic events or business milestones. I would write about us and our adventures together, and how I saw him, colours and shades of him unknown to the world. Life beyond the great steel wall of 'industry doyen'. He agreed. 'There cannot be one book that captures everything ... So you do your thing, give your perspective.' It was their shared empathy for homeless dogs that sparked an unlikely friendship. In 2014, Shantanu Naidu, an automobile design engineer in his early twenties, developed an innovation to save the local strays from being run over by speeding cars. Ratan Tata, himself known for his compassion for stray dogs, took note. Impressed, he not only decided to invest in the venture, but over the years became a mentor, boss and an unexpectedly dear friend to Shantanu. I Came Upon a Lighthouse is an honest, light-hearted telling of this uncommon bond between a millennial and an octogenarian that gives glimpses of a beloved Indian icon in a warm light. Review: The most wholesome book I've read in a really long time. A true delight & too good to be missed ❤️. - Read the Book ' I came upon a Lighthouse' and I don't know where to begin 🥺. First of all I would like to thank the author for letting us into his life, for sharing what he saw, for being vulnerable and most importantly for bringing to us facets of Ratan Tata that is unknown to the world. The book is so real. So precious. So esthetic. So warm. Definitely one of a kind ❤️. Every page, every paragraph, every word felt so genuine. The author of the book, Shantanu has definitely put his heart and soul into writing this book and it clearly shows ☺️. I've known and loved Ratan Tata for his selflessness & kindness but if it weren't for the book, I'd never know him beyond that.I've always respected and adored him, but after reading the book my love for him has skyrocketed. His humility, his empathetic nature, the extent he goes to honour a promise irrespective of the inconvenience caused etc are all lessons for life that I've taken up and intend to follow in my life. The entire book is wholesome and a delight to the heart but few parts really really stood out for me. They made me tear up, some made me giggle and the others changed my perspective entirely. One such chapter that changed my perspective is undoubtedly "Lily" (Lily is author's Car Nano, and is cute as a button)❤️. Like many others, I am guilty of considering Tata Nano's "Common man's Car" tag as an insult. It came from a place of naivety and the book made me realise how wrong I was. The story behind the Launch of Tata Nano moved me to the core. After reading the book, I've made a promise to myself that whenever I see a Nano on the road I will remember it as a 'Symbol of Empathy, a gesture to take care not just of a customer, but a community', just as it was meant to be remembered 🥺. Right from the first chapter, the beginning of Motopaws, the very first email the author received from Mr Tata, his acceptance to Cornell, all about Ithaca, Adopting Winter( author's doggo), his New York experience with Mr Tata, his Graduation to him returning back to Bombay (or Bombae, as Shantanu calls it), working at the Office of the Chairman, Lily's entry to his life, his Work, Vitamin C & turmeric milk filled lockdown , he has shared it all. He has described everything so amazingly well that it felt as if I've actually met Mr Tata, his Naina, Amma, his friend Sukrut, Winter, Mr Tata's doggos Tito & Tango and of course the guardians of the lighthouse (as the author says) : Deepthi,Denese & Parizaad. It felt like I've been to New York and Ithaca.I felt like I've lived the author's life without actually living it. I'd also like to mention the beyond amazing illustrations by Sanjana. Her illustrations brought life to the author's amazing Stories. It definitely was an icing on the cake. I came upon a Lighthouse is undoubtedly one of the best books I've ever read and the most wholesome book I've read in a really long time. I hope everyone gets to read it because trust me, I am an avid reader & it is quite difficult to come across books like these and this one's just toooo good to be missed☺️☺️. Whoever's reading this review, do yourself a favour and buy the book. Don't forget to thank me later ;) Review: The best buy till date. I CAME UPON A LIGHTHOUSE - sure did! 🙃 - To begin with, I have been buying myself books that I wanted to read for quite sometime now but for whatever reasons... I could never completely finish reading any of it. Your book surpassed that for me.. it was pleasant, relatable and most importantly simple(in terms of words used). I am actually very happy that I could finish the book completely! Coming down to the content of the memoir... it has so much to give!! Every bit of it has warmth, love, kindness... subtle jokes, the leg pulling.. witty replies.. the emotion of departure from loved ones.. *loneliness*.. confusion of 'what now?' 'How do we do it?'... it's all so clearly and simply put down to words. Coincidentally, there's so much happening in my life which carries similar emotions and confusions as your initial days mentioned in the memoir. I kinda belive now that if I ever get to a point where I am clueless.. I could go through your book. The story of how you got your buddy Winter is such a beautiful story. The length to which you went to set up a home for him is something I'll keep in mind before getting a pet for myself. I am not much of a pet lover. I do love them but I don't push myself too much on that emotion. Lately, I've been wanting to get myself a pup(I can't get one anytime sooner for too many reasons) but whenever I am ready.. I'll kinda know where to start and how I should prepare myself for a pet. Thanks to you! Then.... yes! The way you explained how much of a tug-of-war you were having in your mind w.r.t what you thought you could speak and what you couldn't in front of Mr. Tata might seem silly but it's so important. It's something I struggle with on a daily basis. The amount of thought you have put regarding your parents in understanding them at every step of the way that's something to appreciate, not many have it in them these days! We become so self centered at times! The learings you have got from Mr. Tata.. you did not have to put them out to the world but you did... how much ever you have put out there, I am thankful to you. In the fast growing world there's very less importance given to discipline, empathy and valuing(emotions, relationships).. you have kinda made me believe it still exist. There'so much more that I felt while reading the book.. I am not able to recollect them now. I am probably going to read the book again to relive all the emotions again.... A big thanks to Sanjana, her illustrations added more meaning to your story.. it made the book so much more colorful and lively.. the child in me relived(feels of a complete story book)! I am hoping to come across more books written by you. I am happy I came across your story on Humans of Bombay. I don't usually drop messages on the DMs of celebs... your witty replies and your kind-heart kinda made me do even that. I am actually very surprised and kinda confusedly happy on receiving your replies!! I tried my best to put down my thoughts.. I don't think I have done my best but I couldn't wait any longer! tee-hee! 🤭 Take care! ❤ ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,790 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Pets & Animal Care (Books) #8 in Design & Fashion (Books) #21 in Entrepreneurship (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,046 Reviews | ## Images ![I Came Upon a Lighthouse: A Short Memoir of Life with Ratan Tata - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ILDpQVcxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most wholesome book I've read in a really long time. A true delight & too good to be missed ❤️. *by P***A on 23 February 2021* Read the Book ' I came upon a Lighthouse' and I don't know where to begin 🥺. First of all I would like to thank the author for letting us into his life, for sharing what he saw, for being vulnerable and most importantly for bringing to us facets of Ratan Tata that is unknown to the world. The book is so real. So precious. So esthetic. So warm. Definitely one of a kind ❤️. Every page, every paragraph, every word felt so genuine. The author of the book, Shantanu has definitely put his heart and soul into writing this book and it clearly shows ☺️. I've known and loved Ratan Tata for his selflessness & kindness but if it weren't for the book, I'd never know him beyond that.I've always respected and adored him, but after reading the book my love for him has skyrocketed. His humility, his empathetic nature, the extent he goes to honour a promise irrespective of the inconvenience caused etc are all lessons for life that I've taken up and intend to follow in my life. The entire book is wholesome and a delight to the heart but few parts really really stood out for me. They made me tear up, some made me giggle and the others changed my perspective entirely. One such chapter that changed my perspective is undoubtedly "Lily" (Lily is author's Car Nano, and is cute as a button)❤️. Like many others, I am guilty of considering Tata Nano's "Common man's Car" tag as an insult. It came from a place of naivety and the book made me realise how wrong I was. The story behind the Launch of Tata Nano moved me to the core. After reading the book, I've made a promise to myself that whenever I see a Nano on the road I will remember it as a 'Symbol of Empathy, a gesture to take care not just of a customer, but a community', just as it was meant to be remembered 🥺. Right from the first chapter, the beginning of Motopaws, the very first email the author received from Mr Tata, his acceptance to Cornell, all about Ithaca, Adopting Winter( author's doggo), his New York experience with Mr Tata, his Graduation to him returning back to Bombay (or Bombae, as Shantanu calls it), working at the Office of the Chairman, Lily's entry to his life, his Work, Vitamin C & turmeric milk filled lockdown , he has shared it all. He has described everything so amazingly well that it felt as if I've actually met Mr Tata, his Naina, Amma, his friend Sukrut, Winter, Mr Tata's doggos Tito & Tango and of course the guardians of the lighthouse (as the author says) : Deepthi,Denese & Parizaad. It felt like I've been to New York and Ithaca.I felt like I've lived the author's life without actually living it. I'd also like to mention the beyond amazing illustrations by Sanjana. Her illustrations brought life to the author's amazing Stories. It definitely was an icing on the cake. I came upon a Lighthouse is undoubtedly one of the best books I've ever read and the most wholesome book I've read in a really long time. I hope everyone gets to read it because trust me, I am an avid reader & it is quite difficult to come across books like these and this one's just toooo good to be missed☺️☺️. Whoever's reading this review, do yourself a favour and buy the book. Don't forget to thank me later ;) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best buy till date. I CAME UPON A LIGHTHOUSE - sure did! 🙃 *by B***A on 28 January 2021* To begin with, I have been buying myself books that I wanted to read for quite sometime now but for whatever reasons... I could never completely finish reading any of it. Your book surpassed that for me.. it was pleasant, relatable and most importantly simple(in terms of words used). I am actually very happy that I could finish the book completely! Coming down to the content of the memoir... it has so much to give!! Every bit of it has warmth, love, kindness... subtle jokes, the leg pulling.. witty replies.. the emotion of departure from loved ones.. *loneliness*.. confusion of 'what now?' 'How do we do it?'... it's all so clearly and simply put down to words. Coincidentally, there's so much happening in my life which carries similar emotions and confusions as your initial days mentioned in the memoir. I kinda belive now that if I ever get to a point where I am clueless.. I could go through your book. The story of how you got your buddy Winter is such a beautiful story. The length to which you went to set up a home for him is something I'll keep in mind before getting a pet for myself. I am not much of a pet lover. I do love them but I don't push myself too much on that emotion. Lately, I've been wanting to get myself a pup(I can't get one anytime sooner for too many reasons) but whenever I am ready.. I'll kinda know where to start and how I should prepare myself for a pet. Thanks to you! Then.... yes! The way you explained how much of a tug-of-war you were having in your mind w.r.t what you thought you could speak and what you couldn't in front of Mr. Tata might seem silly but it's so important. It's something I struggle with on a daily basis. The amount of thought you have put regarding your parents in understanding them at every step of the way that's something to appreciate, not many have it in them these days! We become so self centered at times! The learings you have got from Mr. Tata.. you did not have to put them out to the world but you did... how much ever you have put out there, I am thankful to you. In the fast growing world there's very less importance given to discipline, empathy and valuing(emotions, relationships).. you have kinda made me believe it still exist. There'so much more that I felt while reading the book.. I am not able to recollect them now. I am probably going to read the book again to relive all the emotions again.... A big thanks to Sanjana, her illustrations added more meaning to your story.. it made the book so much more colorful and lively.. the child in me relived(feels of a complete story book)! I am hoping to come across more books written by you. I am happy I came across your story on Humans of Bombay. I don't usually drop messages on the DMs of celebs... your witty replies and your kind-heart kinda made me do even that. I am actually very surprised and kinda confusedly happy on receiving your replies!! I tried my best to put down my thoughts.. I don't think I have done my best but I couldn't wait any longer! tee-hee! 🤭 Take care! ❤ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read even if it’s your first or last book ever *by T***A on 31 January 2026* I always craved to know sir in person!! This book helped me with that! Allowing me to know about his smile, curiosities, love, kindness, greatness, funny and kid like moments!!! I feel happy I chose this book and experienced these moments and journey which he did! He definitely is a Lighthouse for so many of us too!!! Someone you can be inspired by, someone who can blow you awake with one kind smile but I guess for us never being able to witness the same in person leaves us heartbreaking! Only because I read this book I think i still feel somewhat content about it! ♥️ the illustrations are really help to imagine and live those moments from the perspective of the people who actual were in those moments! 🥰 Thank you for sharing these moments and also to your family for asking you have the red diary where these memory notes started !!!! ## Frequently Bought Together - I Came Upon a Lighthouse: A Short Memoir of Life with Ratan Tata - Ratan Tata : A Life - The Wit & Wisdom of Ratan Tata (Quotes) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/400160408-i-came-upon-a-lighthouse-a-short-memoir-of-life](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/400160408-i-came-upon-a-lighthouse-a-short-memoir-of-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*