Author: Sreedhar Bevara
Publisher: HarperCollins India
What is one quality that you think makes a
person a leader?
The Roaring Lambs by Sreedhar Bevara is a fable that tells the
story of how situations can bring out leadership qualities in a person. Set in Mau
forest of East Africa, the story is about a flock of sheep who are brutally
killed by the Lions, led by Kaizaar. With his own interpretation of the Law of
the Jungle, the Lions have started harassing the sheep and other animals in the
food chain. Ministered by the Shrewd Shaka, a former leader of the lambs who
has betrayed his own for selfish gains, Kaizaar wreaks havoc on his subjects.
The question is, can a flock of lambs roar, and take on the King of the Jungle?
This is a story that inspires, and brings out the qualities of a true leader.
The idea behind the book is very imaginative,
and it basically builds on the quote by Alexander the Great which opens the
book. Told in an engaging way, the fable is quite inspiring, and I loved the
way the author has tried to send his message across. Starting with a problem
that seems to have no solution, Sreedhar through the characters, gives us
anecdotal evidence that shows how even the weakest of people can face the
strongest of they have a proper will. The language of the book is simple, and
there are no complex or long words that would confuse you, rather it adopts an
approach so that the pace is such that the reader is comfortable while journeying
through the forest.
Another good thing about the fable is the way
things mirror the situations between the first half and the second half, and
how that ties in with the idea of an effective leadership. While Kaizaar is
shown to be a leader with an ego, Shuja comes across as humble. Queen Leela is
another character who shows remarkable leadership skills, and being a pragmatic
character, reacts as per the situation. Other characters such as Kesan, Kaboo,
and Akili also impressed me with their stands and stances throughout the fable.
Overall, the story is a definite recommendation for anyone who is a leader, or aspires to be one. Containing some crucial lessons, this fable is a must read and it scores a 4.69/5 for me.
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