An Unfinished Journey

An Unfinished Journey is the fascinating autobiography of the late Ambassador Yogesh Tiwari, who served in a number of key posts during his long and distinguished career. Here, through his revealing anecdotes and lucid accounts of diplomatic life, he produces an insightful history of India's revolving attitudes toward the world, and the inner functionings of its government. From the Look East Policy to India's nuclear deals, Ambassador Tiwari was on the diplomatic frontlines, and his memoirs are an educative and enjoyable read.- Dr Shashi Tharoor, Mamber of Parliament and former UN Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Yogesh Tiwari was India's High Commissioner to Singapore at a time when Singapore's relationship with India was going through a remarkable transformation. Although Tiwari modestly downplayed his own role in all this, he was a quiet and effective facilitator. In his lovely book An Unfinished Journey, he recounted a lifetime of service to India. Tiwari writes beautifully,andhis sketches of the people he met or worked with, including India's leaders, are a delight to read.- George Yeo, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore In An Unfinished Journey Ambassador Yogesh Tiwari covers the extensive canvas of his diplomatic life to capture its travails and challenges with acuity, directness and flamboyance. As a distinguished Indian diplomat, Yogesh Tiwari was known for his intellectual precocity, varied talents and flair for the jugular. His memoirs will not please everyone, but no one can deny their candour and courage, verve and dignity.- Ambassador Vijay Nambiar, IFS '67, former UN Under-Secretary-General and Deputy National Security Advisor