«Delighted that responding to our urging, Professor Rao penned his memoirs: several fascinating journeys; for example, from a Princely State to free India, from Bharath to India; from a communist to a liberal pragmatist; from a single state for Telugus to bifurcation. Forthright and matter of fact in the narration, the book reflects the personality of the author—a scholar with a kind heart, generosity, integrity and dignity. An informative, inspiring and insightful book—a valuable addition to literature on India @ 70.'- Dr Y. Venugopal Reddy, Former Governor, Reserve Bank of India.

'C.H. Hanumantha Rao is a distinguished economist and a committed scholar, enriched by time spent in the public policy domain, who has devoted his professional lifetime to the study of India. This book is about his ideological and intellectual journey over seven decades, which also provides a perceptive analysis of economy, polity and society in India since independence. There are two essential messages that emerge: the concern for efficiency must be balanced with a concern for equity, just as the quest for economic growth must be balanced with a quest for social development; growth can be inclusive only if it creates employment and improves the wellbeing of people. It is an engaging read which should be of interest to teachers, students and researchers in economics, as well as policymakers in development.'- Deepak Nayyar, Emeritus Professor of Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Former Chief Economic Adviser, Government of India, and former Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi.

'Most fascinating story of an academician engaged in practical encounter with India’s economic development, tracing paradigm shift from a Nehruvian socialism, to globalisation and economic reforms, down to socially inclusive pro-poor growth to deal with poverty, and inequality. Deeply insightful with a lesson to avoid two extreme on the left and the right, and relevance of balanced approach.'- Sukhadeo Thorat, Professor Emeritus, Centre for the Study of Regional Development, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Managing Trustee, Indian Institute of Dalit Studies, New Delhi; Former Chairman of University Grants Commission, and Indian.»