India Unveiled

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Summary: Supurbly written by an outsider looking in
Review: Actually, I just found this book reviewed in India by a major news paper with a great recomendation. I just received it myself and have fallen in love. Written by someone who seems to have really taken time to study his subject. Excellent text and photos.

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Summary: Superlative
Review: Besides being both captivating as a narrative and travel photography book, Robert Arnett expresses understanding of India that is rare in an Indian, let alone a foreign traveller to the country. Mr. Arnett is well versed in the social and religious aspects of India that distinguish it from other countries of the world.

Interestingly, "India Unveiled" is the only book accepted by the Indian Government to be placed in all Indian embassies that is written by a foreigner.

After having met Mr. Arnett personally, I am not surprised to see his dedication to his labor of love in the form of simple book sales. He tours and lectures, however only accepts money for the sale of his books, personally handling all aspects of their editing, layout, publishing, distribution, marketing, and sale. His response to my query about managing all of these tasks was, "I love India."

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Summary: THE TRUE DEPTH AND BEAUTY OF INDIA UNVEILED
Review: It is very refreshing to see such outstanding photographic art combined with such accurate historical and cultural data. I have heard a number of Indian people state how they learned much from INDIA UNVEILED which made them more proud and aware of India's great contribution to the world of spirituality. Mr.Arnett does his histotical and teaching skills justice in this well prepared presentation of India's character, beauty and peacefulness. This is a very readable book for younger people as well; attrtactive, simple, uncomplicated and to the point. A enlightening artistic and literary journey to savour and remember.

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Summary: A must for anyone travelling to India or its culture.
Review: The author takes you on an incredible journey of the Indian subcontinent and introduces you to the humanity, spirituality and the cultures of the different areas. The pictures are phenomenal and the narrative of Bob Arnett's journeys in India and the people he meets are vivid and very insightful. Not your regular tourist book. A must for anyone travelling to India or trying to understand the culture

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Summary: Insightful
Review: This book has won a number of awards including the best armchair traveler book of the year award. It stands out from the league of similar books and comes straight from the author's heart. Rightly acclaimed as one of the most insightful and revealing books about the country, it emphasizes diverse religious traditions and spirituality of India. This honest book easily impresses the reader with captivating vivid narrative peppered with delightful pictures. Organized by six broad regions, it is not meant to be a tome on India but a catalyst that propels the readers towards discovering it. It evokes nostalgic heartwarming feeling for those who have been to India and generates genuine interest among the would-be tourists. Though no one can claim to have captured the vastness, diversity and contradictions of Indian culture in one book, this fascinating volume comes pretty close. In the latest edition of the book, author has updated the text and pictures and done away with some redundant text. A must buy for anyone traveling to India or just having interest in it- Indians and non-Indians alike (This review has been taken from Recipedelights.com)

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Summary: Heartwarming, captures the essence
Review: This book must be read by anybody who has an interest in India, whether they are Indians or non-Indians. I recommend that anybody who plans on visiting India also read this book. The typical tourist book gives practical information on what to see and where to stay and what to wear. But it won't give you an insight into the land, its people and its culture. And if you do not get that, you haven't got the most from your trip. This book will prepare you for the discovery of India. The photographs are marvellous, a visual delight.

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Summary: An engaging account of India's culture and spiritual legacy.
Review: This book must surely figure among the classics written on India. The merit of a book written on a country can be gauged by the interest it generates in its readers for that country. Having lived outside India for a few years and having read many books on India, I can faithfully say that no other book transported my spirit closer to home than "India Unveiled". Robert Arnett understands that India's wealth lies more in her spiritual knowledge than in her material riches. Breathtaking photographs add great expression to the author's vivid commentary. The book is highly recommended for anyone interested in India's cultural values and also for those who plan on a visit.

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Summary: Beautiful text and pictures.
Review: Very beautifully presented.

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Summary: Winner of the Benjamin Franklin+Small Publishers Book Award
Review: Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award and Small Publishers Book award for 1997. Raj Anand called it "The only book on India I have ever read by a foreigner who understood the country."