I love
reading books during my train journeys. "என் கதை" by Sam George, aka Dharumi, is
one such book that completely drew me in. I couldn’t put it down and ended up
finishing it in one sitting.
What I
loved most about the book is its simplicity and humour. The narration is so
natural and effortless that, while reading, I often felt as though I was
walking alongside the author, listening to him tell me his story.
Some parts
of his life were particularly touching. Reading about how he lost his mother at
a very young age and then had to live in his பாட்டையா’s house. this made me to pause
and think about how painful that experience must have been for a child.
What makes
the book even more real is that Dharumi does not try to portray himself as a
perfect person. He openly shares his weaknesses, mistakes, struggles and
experiences. That honesty makes his story relatable and human.
His life as
a professor and the lasting impact he made on his students also touched me
deeply. The friendships he formed, valued and nurtured over the years are
another beautiful part of his story.
His
experience in the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was very
painful to read. The support he received from friends, relatives, students and
even strangers during that difficult period was truly moving. people do come
together when someone is going through a difficult time.
And then
there is his prison experience. it must have been very difficult but becomes
the ultimate comedy 
in his narration!
That ability to find humour even in difficult situations is perhaps one of the
things that makes the book so enjoyable.
"என் கதை" is not simply a book about one
man’s life. It is a story about childhood, loss, friendship, teaching,
mistakes, difficult times, strength and, above all, living life with honesty
and humour.
On a
personal note, I truly admire the way Dharumi has chosen to use his retired
life so meaningfully—writing, translating books and continuing to connect with
readers through his words.
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