Rathna Prasad shares an important, impeccably researched, and emotionally compelling story about a figure we only thought we knew. Her voice as a South Asian woman is an important one as we learn the history of one of Yale’s most beloved figures. This is the story of an individual coming of age, yes, but it is also a window into the world of India under British rule, which played a critical role in the making of our founder. Her ability to make his remarkable journey come to life will leave readers wanting more...

Keerthi M.

Yale College ‘05