Simply Fly (English, Paperback, Gopinath Capt. G R)
Simply Fly (English, Paperback, Gopinath Capt. G R)
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
- Genre: Biography & Autobiography
- ISBN: 9789350291559, 935029155X
- Pages: 396
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Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey, by Captain G. R. Gopinath is the self-narrated story of a man with humble beginnings in a remote village, who went on to own an airline and is celebrated as one of the best entrepreneurs India have ever seen in the recent times.
Summary of the Book
Captain Gopinath pens down his amazing journey from being a small village boy to the peaks of his entrepreneurial feats as the owner of the largest low-cost airline in India. Compiled in a witty tone, the book is filled with his personal takes on his experiences from the days of quitting the Army to his keen involvement in sustainable silkworm rearing. He also talks about his innate passions and dreams, his utmost struggles and successes, and ultimately his epic feat of launching his own airline. This inspirational work from Captain Gopinath certainly fuels the dreams of budding entrepreneurs from modest backgrounds.
About G. R. Gopinath
Captain G. R. Gopinath is an Indian entrepreneur, an ex-army man, and the founder of Air Deccan, a low-cost Indian airline. He was born in Gorur, Karnataka, and attended the Sainik School in Bijapur. He later graduated from the National Defence Academy and served in the Indian army for eight years, during which he fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. After he quit the army, he took up eco-farming and sericulture. His entrepreneurial achievements have won him several awards, including the Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur, the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, and the Rolex Award for Enterprise. Captain Gopinath currently lives in Bangalore.
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A book that makes your dreams fly, yet keeps your feet rooted firmly on the ground
But then picked up this in the library, without much thought. And now am captivated with reading again. :)
The thing I like most about this book is it blends rustic old world charm with new-age dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit.
The best parts of the book is the childhood and adolescent period of Captain Gopinath, along with time spent in the army. But the def...
Arvind Kumar GS
May, 2012
Boring? Inspirational?
The book, especially the first half, has too many details that are not required to be mentioned. At times, I was even forced to skip paragraphs!
But, it's a must read for people looking for entrepreneurial inspiration...
Nikkhil Das
Aug, 2013
Awesome Book
Shyam
Certified Buyer
Nov, 2011
must read
Atul
Sep, 2011
Book by a Common man for Common people of India
Robin Raju
Sep, 2011
Excellent - Every Indian should read this. Must Read
Good to someone with so much of energy. Great Guy. Great to book to have in your collection.
Very detailed about how he pulled it thro'. Only the last part where Deccan is bought over by V. Mallya is sad. But i think the book is really good. Impressive.
Sahil Shaikh
Certified Buyer
Dec, 2011
Ordinary to Extrordinary
Quite a nice book, but really felt hard while i read about the Deccan Airlines sale to Kingfisher.
Srinivasan S
Certified Buyer, Chennai
Aug, 2014
For the COMMON MAN, by the COMMON MAN
P.S Quotes from great personalities saying is used in this book at the right intervals.
"Simply Superb"
Flipkart Customer
Certified Buyer, Chennai
Jul, 2014
A Restless Dare Devil Dreamer
It gives an insight into the indomitable spirit of a great entrepreneur in a simple language. He is courageous, a maverick, has an eye for picking up the best talent and above all manages to fund all his dreams on his terms. And the story continues....
A Must Read for everyone.
Naveenchandra Shenoy
Sep, 2013
Great Book to read
I strongly recommend this book. I have completed only half book, but eager to write a review. Sad I am very late. Better late than never! Even if you are not a bookworm, you should try this book. It will be worth reading.
Neethu Jomi
Dec, 2012
