ABOUT THE BOOK : This biographical work is intended to introduce the reader to Admiral Ronald Lynsdale Pereira, a former Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy. With this atypical introduction by means of a book, the author hopes that the reader can better appreciate how this revered military figure came to be; and (as to) why the late Admiral is still regarded as one of the finest military leaders of independent India. An inspiring true account, chronicling the life and times of someone who came to be one of the most loved Chief’s (CNS) of the Indian Navy and a greatly respected one too - famed not only for his exceptional leadership qualities but also kindness of heart. The biography traces in intricate detail the interesting ancestry of the Pereiras and covers the life's journey of this naval officer - from birth, through childhood and schooling, as well as his subsequent entry into the erstwhile Royal Indian Navy at the height of World War II, right till his death at the age of 71. How he, with his integrity, resilience, hard-work and an infectious personality, was able to scale every step of the naval hierarchy, is brought out in beautiful prose. His inherent humility, his hands-on approach in every command, his mercurial temper with errant defaulters and his good-hearted generosity where his subordinates were concerned, are some of the endearing qualities and insights that the book brings to the fore. Admiral Pereira’s life also serves up many ‘leadership lessons’ which has significance beyond the military into the broader civil society of today. This book captures all this and more, and would certainly form a valuable addition to any collection – whether personal or public.

• A True Story of Inspiring Leadership
• Chief of the Naval Staff
• Indian Navy Officer Biography
• Legacy of Inspirational Leadership

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