If Cricket ever need a Brand Ambassador, there is no gentleman more suitable for the job than "The Wall" which stood tall amid shambles!

The book wasn't as awesome as his forward defense, something which can transform you to another world, but it was pretty awesome. Every article, written whether about "Dravid-The Cricketer" or "Dravid-The Man" gives a peek into the character he was. The compilation done cricinfo is commendable. The articles are from everyone involved even a quanta in the game.

And the interview right after his retirement, done by Sharda Ugra is just beautiful. She asks him a question and then he answer them, with same respect, intent and meticulousness he faced every ball bowled at him. There is a genuineness and real concern and care in his answers, something not found in the answers given by the God himself (#SRT). The desire to contribute is reflected in those well considered words, word spoken not without thoughts! Even after retirement his words were as insightful as it has ever been.

And then the book contained a wonderful surprise. The penultimate chapter was the 10th Sir Don Bradman oration delivered by Dravid. I have watched it at least 5 times and yet I read it for the sheer beauty of the oration (after all, it did not become the most watched Sir Don Bradman oration on youtube for nothing.)
And the icing on the cake is the last chapter by the cricinfo's stat editor, S Rajesh. The way he presents the number, simply amazing. And it tells you that Dravid's contribution to the Indian cricket was more than mere numbers (which are huge by all measures and in all era). He contributed to India more than just 24177 international runs!