This autobiography is about the personal and professional life of a civil servant. The book seeks to cover the sacrifices made by his parents in bringing up their three children, of which he is the youngest. It emphasizes the importance that the parents laid on the education and upbringing of the children even at the cost of the basic amenities in their life. It also gives a panoramic view of a life spent in service of the nation. The powerful faith that the author has in the Almighty also comes through very clearly.

Mr. Khanna has particularly highlighted his service in two worlds. Over 13 years in the field of rural development where it was about service to the poorest in society and then again of rubbing shoulders with the czars of Indian industry while he was in the Ministry of Finance for four years. He raises the question of what should be the ideal role of government. Should it be tilted towards the large majority of poor or the minority of rich. The book contains a variety of experiences, both positive and negative and interaction with public at large, businessmen and politicians. The author emphasises that the process of learning never ends. The importance of values in life and work has been stressed. The author acknowledges the role of the 'Invisible Hand', the Lord above, in guiding and protecting him throughout his service career. The book should provide good reading for the aspirants and to all those already in the civil service.

Flashes Before My Eyes: The Civil Service and More - By Inderjit Khanna Foreword by Amitabh Bachchan

Publication Info: Rawat Publications

This autobiography is about the personal and professional life of a civil servant. The book seeks to cover the sacrifices made by his parents in bringing up their three children, of which he is the yo...