(Repeat posting)
‘My Journey on the Chariot of Time’ is
an autobiography by Shri E M Samuel, Retired SSPOs residing in Bhopal (MP). The
author has given a vivid account of his experience in the Department of Posts.
There is a special chapter on ‘Inspector of Post Offices- A beast of burden’.
The price of the book is Rs.200/-.For Postal staff (including retired
officials), there is a discount of Rs.50/-. Those who desire to have a book
may remit MO for Rs. 175/- (including postage) to the address of Mr. E. M. Samuel, 91, Snehanagar,
Misrod, Bhopal 462047. Order can also be placed by SMS on 09826824981 or by e-mail to:samuelgeevarughese@yahoo.in
Some reviews on the book are reproduced
below:
“--------‘My Journey on the Chariot of
Time’ is as much an exposition of Mr. Samuel’s philosophy as a biography,
smoothly moving backwards and forwards from events in his life to his
intellectual and religious beliefs. The result is a complex but rewarding
outline of one man’s view of the world…..Mr. Samuel was an upright and
no-nonsense postal officer…. For him a compromise was not an acceptable option.
He had his dose of hardships and frustrations. My Journey is almost a guide to
the travails and tribulations of a conscientious government servant. In it he
has produced a superb autobiography. I congratulate him for this splendid
effort and wish him all the best”.
------ Shri T.B. Reddy, Retired PMG.
“At last we have a long overdue book
and the first attempt to its kind from an Officer who rose from the ranks and
has dared to question with audacity an unfair system. …I feel this book should
be read by all Officers and staff in the department as an eye opener…The book
is full of poetic, lyrical expressions which capture the innocence of the
times…Samuel highlights the obvious, which is known to all, but never brought
to the lips, lest the sensibilities of the perpetrators are disturbed. For
postal staff and officers the book rings a familiar bell and for others not
aware of postal working, an opportunity to know about its internal functioning
and complexities of hierarchy….The book has set a high standard and anyone
venturing to chronicle their life and times in the department will have to try
their best to live up to this benchmark in order to sustain attention”.
- Ms Madhuri Dabral, Director O/o the
DG, DOP, New Delhi.
“In this book Samuel has written
beautifully the emotional bonding of villagers with the post offices, high and
low of feelings, and the habit and attitude of villagers. The book also
explains the importance of relationships, happy and sad times”.
- Hindustan Times 05-12-2010
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