TESTIMONIALS

The autobiography is a captivating account of his life journey. It is not just an interesting read but also a code for the wise. Raju Menon describes one of the key takeaways from his life journey as willingness to embrace failures. He tells us that it is not only his successes that brought him grandeur and glory, but his life’s failures had an equal part to play in it. He emphasizes that a person with vision can achieve it only through unfailing perseverance and hard work. He stresses on the need to always stay hungry for excellence and that this is a journey which will never be over for the wise. To this date, he yearns for knowledge and skill, and interestingly his hunger for learning is increasing with age.

Raju Menon believes in originality. He describes in his book, how he created a genuine value in a world of steroid brands. He advises how important it is for one to be committed to people around oneself and show flexibility. After all it is the people around us, who make us what we are. Raju makes it a point to give back to the society through sincere and purposeful initiatives. By reading his book, one is compelled to think that perhaps Raju’s life journey is just starting.

DR. ABHISHEK JAJOO

Founder & CEO, AJMS Global

On one side, the book reinforced the belief that with dedication and hard work, one can achieve greater heights in life; on the other hand, it also brought back many memories from my own journey in the CA profession…

The book reflects upon the journey of a young boy from a remote village in Kerala to head one of the largest consulting firms in UAE (“Kreston Menon”) with all the ups and downs, building the organization brick by brick with high standards and principles. While the book has all the ingredients to build a successful business, it also highlights remembering your roots from where one starts his journey. A lovely book by a wonderful person.. kudos to Raju Menon.. 😀

Manoj Sharma

Partner, Kreston SNR Advisors LLP

The boy from the thatched hut in Kodungallur, now Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner of Kreston Menon, UAE. Also listed in the coveted “Forbes Top 100” Leaders in the Arab World for six consecutive years. What an amazing unimaginable transformation!
Ganesan

This book is the best contribution to the society. Highly philosophical sentences that can be read when one becomes disarmed. It has many quotable sentences to keep in life.
Janardhanan

Chapters 28 to 34 are eventful, painful, and thrilling. Coming out of the EU crisis unscathed due to timely interference. Also, able to get 50% compensation is the thrilling part. The thrust for expansion is worth emulating. Charity part in helping people from own palaces are all worth remembering.
I wish you to have a contended satisfied life.
Unknown #3

The divine power has diverted your route and took you to the place where HE wants to do something. After going through the chapters, I was wondering that the great sole who sat with me quiet unassuming is my own nephew. Raju Menon devoted one chapter exclusively for his wife Girija. He showered praises on her. I can also be proud of my niece who has hidden qualities to take on any challenge if necessity arises. It was interesting to read the chapter giving life with children. Am sure they will surely emulate from both of you.
Uncle or Aunt???

Reading your journey in its naïve tranquility and innocent childhood is extremely heart-warming. Your unwavering respect for your parents and your resoluteness to surpass obstacles yet to be faced constitute an appropriate example to follow in life. Astute insight into how to ride your firm to success are a pleasure to read
Maryam?? Nephew or niece

Sitting on the topmost branch of the world’s tallest tree, the author is visualizing the past, the present and the future. The beautiful view of a hardworking visionary who was born in Thrissur, raised up in Kozhikode, worked in Mumbai and now established and enjoying his life with his family and friends in the UAE.

The plot revolves around his accounting firm which grew and flourished along with the growth and development of the UAE. This book also highlights the pivotal role played by his family (especially mother) in his accomplishments.

A story of a humanitarian, who has taken the society along with him in his path to progress, and that needs a special mention when we talk about Raju Menon M. Com, LLB, FCA, CPA, FAIA.

Thankachan Mandapathil

Happy to note your journey from zero to hero style. You captured your memories in this book quite adorable.
Vijayjhalani

Council Member, ICAI

A book that inspires you as well as enriches your vocabulary.
Raju Menon has narrated his eventful life with the primary intention of motivating aspiring young entrepreneurs. The journey he took from the hardships of a small village in Kerala to the hard-earned luxuries of the Emirates will be influential on young minds. And if you are Chartered Accountant, that result will be twofold. The dignity of the Chartered Accountancy Course is lauded well. Also, the importance of giving back to society and treating everyone with equal respect and dignity is extolled throughout the book. Another point to mention is the wide range of terminologies used, which will help the readers to enrich their vocab skills.
Vishnu

Knowing you for more than 18 years now, I must say that you have written what you have experienced in life and what you believe in. This is exactly the same as you have always shared with me. I have always been wanting to learn from you and you have been liberal in sharing your life in our meetings. Today, I have all of these in writing which I will share with my children as they are growing and will want to become like YOU and your family.
JAAYAANT JAIN

The view from my perch is as inspirational as the Alchemist. The character Santiago reached his destination facing ups and downs and devastating defeats. I like this book because of its poetic and picturesque language and magnificent language. The title itself gives the picture of a bird. The symbol of bird come in other occasion also the bird falcon, the national bird of UAE represents survival, training honor and statesmanship. 

Some incidents in the book make us laugh. The high school teacher who taught all subjects except Hindi, and chicken stolen incident interesting scenes. The book gives great lessons to the disappoint failures of life. The sentence connected with the closing of the office in Thamarassery and the missing of the job in Gramin bank is inspirational to youngsters. Some events in life are very painful when they happen and we have to go through hell while they lost, but when we look back at the timeline of life, they seem like blessings that triggered our move to much bigger, greater things. The sentence written about the strict professor also is beautiful. The professor’s method was bitter, but the outcome was sweet. The great lesson that I learnt and could already use in my life is this – If an employee wishes to leave the organization, part with them on the best of terms, even if they have been treated badly and unfairly.
Yet another lesson is from the legal against EU. The time and effort spent on legal challenges could be better utilized for more productive initiatives. The spirit of mother pervades all throughout the book. None will forget her love and consideration. The influence of her philosophy of life is well portrayed in the book. She knew that trappings of riches and affluence mean little and that all human beings are equal and need to be treated with equal respect and dignity. She has exemplified her philosophy of life.
The book pictures the heart bond relationships of husband and wife, and parents and their children. I am happy to get an opportunity to read this gospel of young entrepreneurs. It’s a gem of wisdom and wings of youths to dream, fly, and perch on the highest tree that touches rainbow in the sky.

Unknown #6

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HarperCollins is one of the world’s largest entertainment-to-education publishers. HarperCollins Publishers India 2022 published the first edition of ‘The VIEW from MY PERCH‘. The book is published in English-language and is now available in Amazon.

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