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| “What makes a human being truly extraordinary?” Is it power, fame and achievement or the courage to live for others? The Lives of 104 Extraordinary Humans is a compelling tribute to the men and women who shaped history through their compassion, wisdom and unwavering commitment to human dignity. At its heart, the book is an exploration of humanism—the belief that every human life is sacred and that kindness, equality and compassion transcend barriers of caste, creed, religion, nationality and ideology. Drawing upon the wisdom of the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, Shakespeare, Tagore, Rumi, Wordsworth and many other traditions, it reveals how the ideals of humanism have united civilizations across time. Enriched by the author’s distinguished career in public service and his lifelong work in advancing human rights, labour welfare and social justice, the book offers far more than biographical sketches. Each chapter uncovers the values, choices and sacrifices that transformed remarkable individuals into enduring symbols of hope and humanity. Insightful and deeply inspiring, this book is both a celebration of humanity’s finest examples and a timeless invitation to rediscover the humanity within ourselves. |
| Dr Lakshmidhar Mishra joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1964. He holds a doctorate in educational planning from Inter-Cultural Open University, Amsterdam. He held important positions in the Government of Odisha (1964-78 and 1994-95) and Central Government (1979-2000), during which time was also appointed by the Supreme Court as Socio-legal Investigating Commissioner into bonded labour. In 2000, he took voluntary retirement to join ILO as Senior Advisor. |
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| Binding | PB |
| Weight (grams) | 450 |
| Launch Year | 2026 |
| No of Pages | 548 |
| Dimensions (inches) | 8.5 x 5.5 |
| Language | English |
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