My Mother Called Me Unni: A Doctor's Tale of Migration, by Dr Venugopal K Menon
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"A fascinating and admirable history. The detailed and descriptive chapters in this book create entire cultural worlds for readers to learn from, enjoy, and remember." -Chitra Divakaruni, international award-winning author, Houston, TX.**
My Mother Called Me Unni: A Doctor's Tale of Migration, by Dr Venugopal K Menon - Amazon Sales Rank: #902823 in Books
- Published on: 2015-11-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.02" h x .68" w x 5.98" l, .96 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 326 pages
My Mother Called Me Unni: A Doctor's Tale of Migration, by Dr Venugopal K Menon Review 'Remarkable journey from his native land of India to America' - John K. Graham, M.D., D. Min, President/CEO, ISH, Houston, TX.'Enjoyable and authentic descriptions: touching: impressive' - Padma Vibhushan, professor, physicist, Dr. E.C.G. Sudarshan, Austin, TX."An inspiring story, a wonderful saga of a migrant in America."--Tom Reid, Mayor of Pearland, TX.***"An engaging memoir of a doctor, an Indian American."--Aseem Chhabra, columnist for India Abroad, NY.*** "Provides an interesting reading of a diasporic longing for home."--Professor Sanoo Master, writer, critic, humanist, Kerala, India.*** "Unbelievable...interesting and fascinating reading." --Padma Shri Dr. Vyjayanthimala Bali, dancer, actress, former MP, Chennai, India.***
From the Author I have created my memoirs narrating my sentimental journey of life spanning almost eight decades--growing up in India, leaving my beloved homeland to pursue my dreams of a better future in the West, and living an affluent life bridging two cultures. I have made an attempt to personalize the intricate customs, culture and values of the bygone era of my ancestors along with its rich traditions, the struggles that my parents had endured to raise us, my educational pursuits in becoming a doctor, the moral dilemma of my migration, and the adjustments required for life in my adopted home. It goes on to elaborate how I succeeded in adapting to the new life in the US, in getting qualified as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and rising to become the president of a nationally reputed clinic, of being invited and inducted to the prestigious Royal Society of Medicine, London as a Fellow. The book narrates my attempt to discard all my success in the US and returning to India to offer my help to the needy but having to come back due to circumstances beyond my control. I have recounted my efforts of how I maintained strong ties to my motherland, serving my obligations to my extensive family in India, even after choosing America as my final domicile. The manuscript includes my passionate involvement in several social and philanthropic causes in America, my chosen land and how it had set the trend for my three children, who are following my example. "My Mother Called me UNNI, a Doctor's Tale of Migration" is my story, like that of many immigrants like me that I would proudly want to share with others.
About the Author Dr. Venugopal Menon, the eldest of seven from a middle-class family in pre-independent India, was raised with time-tested traditions. After earning his medical degree, he served as a doctor in the army and then left his centuries-old culture and ties with his ancestry in search of the American dream. Dr. Menon established himself as a successful physician, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow of the Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and becoming the president of a reputable clinic. He was invited and inducted as a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Society of Medicine, London, and was involved in several professional, cultural, religious, and philanthropic endeavors. He and his wife raised three children who are successfully settled and involved in a variety of social causes while maintaining ties with India and their relatives. Dr. Menon has been married to Devi for fifty years, and they live in a Kerala-style home in Pearland, Texas, visiting their six grandchildren whenever they can break away from their social involvements.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. This book is a treasure for generations to come! By A K Subramanian In addition to the joyful experience in reading the book I can also feel a major positive impact that it can create on every reader’s life. Several of the stories and incidents are depicted in detail and are presented very nicely. They are very inspirational and make us think of what is life? And what is the purpose of life? Many of the well written passages resonate with my own thoughts on the purpose of life or meaning of life.The stories remind us of our own life experiences and our own tales of migration. This book is a “must read” for all migrants and their descendants. It is a gift to our children and grand children. It is not a book for just reading once and done. It has become a reference book for me. Time to time, I am going back to different sections and re-reading to get inspired and feeling good myself by reflecting on my own life stories.It gives an excellent format and ideas for the senior migrants to write their own life stories. I think every senior person has the responsibility to pass on his/her experience to their descendants and future generations. The book provides encouragement for others to write their own books. Thank you so much Dr. Menon, for taking the time and effort to write this treasure.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Chastened by that experience he returns back to the US and gets back to his old practice for good. By T. V. Narayanan This book is a fascinating autobiography of an immigrant doctor, who grew up and got his education in a different culture and then moved to the United States, established a successful practice and went on to become a community leader. The title “My Mother Called Me Unni” reminds one of Herman Melville’s most memorable opening sentence of Moby Dick: “Call me Ishmael”.From the beginning, the book is a page turner with vivid and colorful narration of early life in a joint family with parents and grand parents.After completing medical education and after working for a short period in India Dr. Menon moves to Scotland and from there to the United States. He describes his internship and setting up a medical practice with characteristic humility. Soon he makes a nostalgic trip back to India to set up a practice there. Grass-is-greener-on-the-other-side syndrome? Chastened by that experience he returns back to the US and gets back to his old practice for good.Dr. Menon’s story is the inspiring saga of an immigrant from an ancient culture transplanting himself to the US and by dint of hard work, establishing himself as a successful professional and a community leader. The story reminds us that whether one came to the United States inMayflower, in a slave ship or in a modern airplane, we are all in the same boat now (a partial quote from Jay Leno). One is limited only by one’s imagination and willingness to work hard and selflessly share one’s talents.Dr. Menon went on to become the the President of McGovern Allergy and Asthma Clinic . He is the recipient of many awards and honors including ‘Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine’, London, England.Like Mahatma Gandhi, Menon seems to believe that “my life is my message”. He tells this story with eloquence and brio. It is an engrossing story told with humor and humility.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Instant Classic! By Madhu Sekharan This book is extremely well done and is filled with personal accounts. There are also beautiful pictures included that provide a window into Dr. Menon's eventful life and adventures. This book is a tribute to his extended family and friends, from the past to present. The reader becomes transported to a bygone era in India. It is fascinating to follow Dr. Menon's journey to the United States. Dr. Menon has accomplished a great deal as a physician, father, and community leader. His book, in my opinion, will be read by people even a hundred years from now, as they seek to understand the journey made by very courageous, ambitious, and accomplished Indians who came to the USA to become Americans, while seeking new frontiers for themselves and their families. It is a riveting tale, with healthy doses of humor included along with great drama. I encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to read it. It's highly entertaining, yet also educational and thought provoking. I extend my personal thanks to Dr. Menon. I've known Dr. Menon for many years and I thank "Uncle Venugopal" for the "yeoman's work" he put into this labor of love. I'm certain that "My Mother Called Me Unni" will touch the hearts and minds of readers for many years.
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