{"product_id":"how-the-onion-got-its-layers-hardcover","title":"How the Onion Got Its Layers [Hardcover] by Sudha Murty","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-id=\"97kw7n-f7szfy-pl2rh3-dirfwr\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow the Onion Got Its Layers\u003c\/em\u003e by Sudha Murty is a collection of simple, meaningful stories that blend folklore, moral lessons, and everyday experiences. Written in her signature easy and heartfelt style, the book uses short narratives to explore values such as kindness, honesty, humility, gratitude, and compassion. Many of the stories are inspired by Indian traditions and real-life encounters from the author’s work in education and rural development. The title story itself is a fable that explains, in a playful and imaginative way, why the onion has layers, symbolizing deeper truths hidden beneath simple appearances. Overall, the book is designed to help young readers and adults reflect on human behavior and develop a stronger sense of ethics and empathy through engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSudha Murty is a renowned Indian writer, teacher, and philanthropist known for her contributions to literature and social work. She is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and has played a key role in supporting education, healthcare, rural development, and women’s empowerment initiatives across India. A former computer science engineer, she transitioned into full-time social service while also building a successful literary career. Sudha Murty has written numerous books in English and Kannada, including children’s stories, novels, and inspirational essays. Her writing is known for its simplicity, moral depth, and connection to real-life experiences, making her one of India’s most beloved contemporary authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"globalStoreInfoBullets\" data-csa-c-id=\"6x8d0q-mdeqkt-510p5m-z1q57q\" data-cel-widget=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"edpIngress_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"edpIngress\" data-csa-c-id=\"x5ij3r-ns8l6u-hu4w1m-u2o99w\" data-cel-widget=\"edpIngress_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"richProductInformation\" data-csa-c-id=\"sssqxz-e8mikv-yukcdp-ngpl8s\" data-cel-widget=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rich_product_information\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"nbz4lh-v12z34-u3a08g-frk87c\" data-cel-widget=\"rich_product_information\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276338295041,"sku":"2PWUL7HFL-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/SudhaMurty_ec94d5fc-2099-478a-9296-99552c196ff0.jpg?v=1651737769","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/how-the-onion-got-its-layers-hardcover","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}