Saints on Earth

Have you ever visited the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? This book will take you on a visual voyage to the Emerald Green Islands! The story revolves around ordinary people who perform simple tasks with great love and display exemplary courage in times of peril. Unwavering in their values, they are the true saints of this earth.

The protagonist of this memoir is Abba, a village boy from remote South India, raised by his parents amidst life's adversities. In 1956, at the age of 20, destiny leads him to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The narrative follows Abba and his wife through their daily struggles, the hardships they face as parents, their illnesses, internal setbacks, and the challenges of building a home, all the while upholding their moral values and cultural traditions.

Beyond their family life, the book delves into history, recounting the horrors of British rule and the brutal massacres by the Japanese on the islands. It also highlights the mesmerizing beauty of the islands, the prehistoric life of the aborigines, and the transformation of the islands into a melting pot of Indian culture, now known as "Mini India."

Prepare to embark on a captivating tour of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands