"Field Marshal K M Cariappa" written by his son, Air Marshal K C Cariappa (retd) is really a book that every Indian should possess. It narrates how an ordinary boy from a remote place like Kodagu, with no godfather attained the position of first Commander in Chief of independent Indian Army by his sheer determination and discipline!
It has many photos, letters and other details of the great man. The epilogue by his daughter gives very intimate memoirs very touching in places.