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What are your most cherished books and why do they inspire you?%u2018Thirukkural Nectar of Life%u2019 is my favourite book. Although it was written in Tamil 2,000 years ago,it was translated into English 400 years ago.Since then, it has been translated into 47 other languages. In Queen Elizabeth%u2019s library, this book was kept next to the Bible.Next on my list of favourites are Bharathi%u2019s poems,written almost 100 years ago. These still have the power to inspire and ignite our blood to do something worthwhile while alive.Do you have a favourite genre or author? What appeals to you about them?Not specifically %u2013 but I deeply appreciate Shakespeare's plays, W. Somerset Maugham's novels, and Jane Austen's novels.I'm drawn to Shakespeare for his poetic beauty,while Maugham and Austen captivate me with their keen observations of social life in their respective eras.Ever wondered what books inspire those who inspire us? In this new feature, we peek into the reading lives of our Lions leaders. From current page-turners to life-changing classics, we explore how the written word shapes their thoughts, actions, and visions for service. This month we speak to PID N. S. Sankar on his favourite books.How many of these have you read? Is there any book that you keep going back to and what draws you to it?%u2018We the Nation: The Lost Decades%u2019 by eminent jurist Nani A. Palkhivala is a book I frequently revisit.The upright man%u2019s fight for restoration of constitutional rights for the common man should remain etched in our memory forever.How do you make time for reading in your busy schedule as a Lions leader?I make time for reading primarily during my flights and train journeys. Sometimes I even read during office hours when I need a mental refresh. I also utilize my time effectively by reading during car commutes between our office and client locations around the city.Which book has had the most significant impact on your leadership style?The book 'It Happened in India' by Kishore Biyani,which tells the story of Pantaloons and Big Bazaar,has had the most significant impact on my leadership style. Its core message of %u201cRewrite Rules, Retain Values%u201d has transformed both my leadership approach and business practices.Is there a book you believe every Lion should read? And why?I would recommend three essential books: 'Wings of Fire' by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (originally written in Tamil as 'Agni Chiragugal').It tells the inspiring story of how a Muslim boy who was distributing newspapers in his DECEMBER 2024 LION 34