The Blue Suitcase: Tragedy and Triumph in an Immigrant's Life

Shri Thanedar, an immigrant who grew up in a lower middle class family in a rural area of India, and who eventually overcame a myriad hurdles on his way to becoming a successful entrepreneur and business owner in the USA. More than a rags-to-riches story, this autobiographical narrative relates the journey of an ordinary man with an extraordinary will. Originally published in India in the Marathi language, this book was a bestseller with 34 editions and became hugely popular among Indian readers. The unanimous verdict among readers was that Shri's story gave them hope and the courage to deal with life's challenges. Written in a candid manner that is both emotionally wrenching and refreshingly humorous, this is a tale of tragedy and triumph, disappointing failures and extraordinary successes. Shri frequently narrates his story to capacity crowds, which is a source of great motivation for his audiences. Shri Thanedar currently lives with his wife, Shashi, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he owns and manages Avomeen Analytical Services, a chemical testing laboratory.