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Coaching, mentoring, teaching - sharing whatever little nuggets of knowledge I have picked up has been a vital part of my life over the past 30 years - whether it was back in medical school or in various roles since. This audiobook is a motley collection of my reflections and musings about this beautiful journey we are on. Simple, heartfel t- or as we say in Hindi - "Dil se" - "from the heart".

What happens when a teacher who spent decades in the inner city finds himself back in the affluent suburbs where he grew up? "From the Block to the Burbs" is a compelling examination of the changing landscape of American education, revealing the divides that exist in our schools and asking tough questions about the role of technology, the importance of connection, and what we risk losing in our quest for academic excellence.

This book begins by affirming the importance of each person through poetry and physics. Why each person is important is explored through the perspectives of science and mathematics. This is followed by descriptions of how each person's decisions affect his or her future and how knowledge and attitude are the keys to making good decisions.