LIVING THE DREAM

Living The Dream is an awe inspiring book of a born puny young Ganesh from humble beginnings who rises up against all odds to represent India in hockey eventually captaing & named as a world XI player!His athleticism as a dashing winger with good ball control may be attributed to his running to his village school while balancing the tyre!!The Sterling quality of Ganesh that I have noticed is that the more he achieved, the humbler he becomes just with his inimitable trademark smile when greeted.He diligently applied mental gaming switching over from a school boy footballer to top notch hockey player. He translated his knowledge of theory into practice. That is why he later turned out to be an excellent coach too.His mental aptitude, determination, & communication skills helped him develop as a top administrator not only in service of hockey but cricket as well!MP Ganesh followed his dreams. A must read book which deserves to be made into a Biopic.Posting on behalf of Col. CM Uthaiah

The autobiography of Dr.MP Ganesh -Living the Dream- is a classic treatise depicting how destinies played different facets in his life, changing over from avid lover of football to land in Indian Defence Force and later weilding Hockey stick to many achievements of Pride, culminating in winning Munich Olympic Medal and bestowed the honour of Arjuna Award, Padmashri Award and top posts of Sports Administration. His personal life being a mix of happy and horrid happenings moulded his personality in diverting the negative moments to positive achievements in Sports. Having worked closely with him in KSCA, I consider him a personality of exemplary traits in carrying companions, on the field and off the field, to achieve glory. This well-worded Autobiography covering extensively the gamut of his life is worthy of possession and reading to get the taste of achievements amidst adversities. -S.V.Murthy.

The book chronicles the life and achievements of M P Ganesh, a decorated Olympic medalist and Sports Administrator. He was initially cherishing a dream of becoming a great footballer but destiny decided otherwise. His dedication, determination and devotion to the game helped him achieve medals at all the major international events. He has also been honoured with the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri for his achievements. This book serves as a bible for budding sportsmen and sports administrators. His achievements and capabilities have been narrated in the book.I strongly recommend that every aspiring sportsman and sports administrator read the book. His suggestions on improving the sport could go a long way in improving sports and sporting infrastructure in India

A Legend’s life can’t be explained in few words! But in giving people a glimpse of his life and the struggle one goes through to reach where he is today, this autobiography achieves the goal. This gives youngsters and aspiring sports-people hope and the inspiration to pursue their dream sans any fear.A must read for all.

Living the DreamAn amazing book which all hockey lovers will love. From a village in Coorg to captaining the Indian Hockey team at 25! Dedication and determination can make a dream come true. Ganesh's brilliance coupled with modesty is a model for all.Maj Gen Aiyanna, MD, DPH, DIH, MNAMS(OH)

It is indeed a great book and will add value to aspiring individuals. The books instills hope and inspires the reader as it is a story of sheer hard work and perseverance of a small town boy who wrote his own success story. Have fun reading!B.C. Kalappa

It is the story of a great man who ran away from home to look for a future in football and became a hockey legend. His book makes a compelling read and inspires living a honest and disciplined life with humbleness and integrity.Jagadeesh Hiremath.

It gives goosebumps to imagine Dr. M. P. Ganesh's life journey. He dreamt, never gave up and lived it completely. A must read for all Sports lovers and we have a inspirational story to tell the youngsters!