My Silk Road : The Adventures & Struggles of a British Asian Refugee

Born into a family that had fled British India during the partition of India and Pakistan, Ram’s early life in Kenya seemed charmed, but a move to the UK saw his life change beyond recognition. Having finally succeeded in gaining back wealth and reputation, an unusual day trip in Mumbai transformed him once again.

A rich boy turned refugee tells the story of coming full circle to succeed in ways beyond his imagination.Born into a family that had recently fled British India during the partition of India and Pakistan, Ram’s early life in Mombasa seemed charmed with wealth and success. However, losing all of this overnight through a second deportation this time from Kenya to the UK, he saw the course of his life change beyond recognition.Despite having had his dreams and plans ripped away from him, Ram worked tirelessly, fighting to overcome every obstacle, and finally succeeded in gaining back wealth and reputation. However, on reaching his late thirties, an unusual day trip in Mumbai changed his life forever, transforming him from someone enriching himself and his shareholders to someone enriching the world. And this time, the change was his choice.Aiming to encourage those who are struggling to move forward in life, Ram shares stories that demonstratethe difference made by a can–do attitude, by a spirit of generosity and by prioritizing relationships. Through all these, he shares the secrets of living a life that marries deep compassion with success, a generous life that reaps unexpected rewards.