My Journey on the Chariot of Time by Sri. Mr. E. M. Samuel's is an Autobiography of a retired SSPOs who had started his career in the postal department in the year 1960. His eventful life as well as service has been a continuous struggle successfully waged against the evil forces obstructing his forward going and therefore it has the potential to inspire the new generation in all walks of life especially those who are now serving in the Department.
The book has earned wide appreciation from all quarters especially from the officers of our department.
Sri. Vijay Chitale Retd Chief PMG said, “ I found chapters one to five and 39 to 41 the most interesting. They gave the best glimpses of your literary style and intellectual and moral traits. Please keep it up. Let us have more such writings from you”.
Ms Madhuri Dabral, Director O/o the DG, DOP, New Delhi opined, “ At last we have a long overdue book and the first attempt to its kind from an Officer who rose from the ranks and has dared to question with audacity an unfair system. …I feel this book should be read by all Officers and staff in the department as an eye opener…The book is full of poetic, lyrical expressions which capture the innocence of the times…Samuel highlights the obvious, which is known to all, but never brought to the lips, lest the sensibilities of the perpetrators are disturbed.. For postal staff and officers the book rings a familiar bell and for others not aware of postal working, an opportunity to know about its internal functioning and complexities of hierarchy….The book has set a high standard and anyone venturing to chronicle their life and times in the department will have to try their best to live up to this benchmark in order to sustain attention”
Sri. Vivek Trivedi in The Pioneer dated 7-12-2010 gave his review as follows:
"Use of quotations of...and a number of uncommon sayings and idioms adorns this book..the author as a social critic presents the cultural, political and religious set up of Kerala of the sixties and its present material propserity without spiritual growth.... The book is really a journey from the physical world to the spiritual realm of eternity."
The Hindustan Times on 5.12.10 wrote:“In this book Samuel has written beautifully the emotional bonding of villagers with the post offices, high and low of feelings, and the habit and attitude of villagers. The book also explains the importance of relationships, happy and sad times”. …AND MANY MORE!
The price of the book is Rs.200/-.Discount Rs. 50/- is given to postal employees. Those who desire to have a book may remit MO for Rs. 225/- or 175/- as the case may be at the address, E. M. Samuel, 91, Snehanagar, Misrod Po, Bhopal 462047.They may place order by SMS on 9826824981 or by e-mail samuelgeevarughese@ yahoo.in also.
