About the Book

Witty and, often, ironic, Mr Bell and Other Priceless Treasures is a collection of autobiographical experiences from a bygone era that talks about the simple and uncomplicated lives people lived in small towns of India. The interplay of human relationships combined with the joy of living are beautifully canvassed through the numerous characters in every anecdote. He had no desire to look after his grandchildren, nor was he interested in languishing in a room getting reminded every minute that he was a burden on his children. - Mr Bell They looked like trash then and I was not permitted by the children to throw them away. But now they call it trash and wonder why I still have those silly things. - Priceless Treasures