A LADY OF VALUES From the oppressive times when women weren’t supposed to do more than household work, here’s a lady who did it all and won. Yet, more than anything else, she is a woman that any woman is supposed to be, a mother! An inspirational, amiable and inventive Fiji Indian, she has taught her children what all mothers aspire for but few can inculcate – values. Here’s how she, Lalitaben Ashabhai Patel, the pillar and strength behind all the Patels today, with her vision and courage made the family dream and achieve new horizons every day.

Jewels of Gujarat – Leading Global Gujarati Personalities: Vol II is an anthology of biographies of the 100 most influential Gujaratis around the world. Among these personalities are the celebrated entrepreneurs like Mukesh Ambani, doctors like Kiran C Patel, astronauts like Sunita Williams, philanthropists like Manu Shah, social activists like Ela Gandhi and many more from 30 countries from 35–40 fields. The book takes its readers on a rollercoaster voyage of happiness and sadness, victory and defeat, with these world-renowned figures from different walks of life to see what made them stand in a different race of success.

WHEN PASSION EQUALS SUCCESS He treasures each minute he spent in his native, with his family, companions and teachers. The family man left his loved ones at an early age to anchor their future and let them have a financially fulfilling life. With his passion for innovation, Mr. Dahyabhai Revabhai Patel has created a revolutionary product, which has made him a reckoned name in the world of pharmaceuticals.

HOLDING CORE FAMILY VALUES From being a social welfare person to a man knowing the importance of every single penny, he owes it all to his father. Despite having a rich ancestral background, his father opted to live with nominal capital and followed the path of simplicity and hard-work. He has done a lot for women empowerment and believes, they prove to be a valuable asset everywhere. No other person than Mr. Jaysukhbhai Odhavjibhai Patel could understand the value of time. No other person than him utilises time better than him.

CONVERTING ASPIRATIONS INTO INSPIRATIONS What can probably be the reason for a man to face it all, struggle and win? Could it be his parents guiding him from above? Or did he inherit it from his grandparents, parents and uncle? It could also be his urge to take their aspirations to a height that would become an inspiration! Mr. Hasmukh Kanjibhai Patel’s success is well-known, but what’s the secret behind it?

THE VOICE OF THE SOCIETY When passion and purpose amalgamate, they raise excellence. His passion to achieve his purpose took him across the seven seas, but the strenuous journey couldn’t stop him, rather strengthened him unbound. From civil service to business to journalism, he has been there and done it all. Says Mr. Chandrakant Babubhai ‘C.B.’ Patel, only his desire to succeed took him all around.

STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE, SUCCESS WILL FOLLOW Success eludes those who do not strive for it; however, what makes one strive for it varies. What started with a mere thought would transform into a leading and most-loved Asian-Indian grocery store, he had never thought so. Be it his emotion or his love for his country, Mr. Mafat Vitthalbhai Patel set upon to provide it to all and today his brand is a favourite among all Asians, spreading the love throughout the USA.