This book is a narrative of the long struggle, Gujral continued from his pre-independence period of life to the post- independence period and his ultimately capturing the highest seat of government at the age of 77.
In spite of Nepal's heavy dependence on India in economic matters, it has been trying to maintain equidistance from India and China, which has been an irritant some times in Indo-Nepal relations. With the introduction of multi-party democracy in Nepal with Indian support, things are now changing in foreign policy matters of Nepal.