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About the author
Dr. Kumarpal Desai, over a period of four decades, has acquired formidable reputation as a writer of inspirational, spiritual and value enriched literature not only in the state of Gujarat or the country but at the international level too. His contribution to the fields of literature, education and journalism in particular and society in general has been noteworthy. He espouses human values and his writings reflect these values in abundance. He has authored more than a hundred books which encompass a wide spectrum, comprising biography, criticism, research, translation, novella, religion and children's literature. Five of his books have received Central Government awards and four have been accorded rewards by the State Government. His volume Naani Umar, Motu Kaam' was adjudged the best children's book among all the languages of India. His biography of Lal Bahadur Shastri 'Lal Gulab' sold 60,000 copies at one go. Another of his creation ‘Apang na Ojas' has been hailed as the best book from the perspective of the physically challenged and its braille Hindi and English version has also been brought out.
His Ph.D. thesis was on 'Mahayogi Anandghan' which was the result of his researching 400 manuscripts. Three books based on his extensive research have also been published. Former President of Gujarat Sahitya Parishad', Shri Kumarpal Desai is the trustee of the first of its kind Gujarati Encyclopaedia 'Vishvakosh' and is also the vice-president of Gujarat Sahitya Sabha.
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| SR No. | 006999 |
| Book Title | Brave Hearts |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Kumarpal Desai |
| Publisher | Eye Care Foundation |
| Publication Year | 2009 |
| Total Pages | 162 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 6 MB |