India and Indians are close to the heart of reporter Julian Hollick. He journeys from the Gomukh to the sea in this saga of the Ganges. Combining mythology, scientific facts and the present reality, the book is told in the first person. While it is true that the Ganga is very sacred to India, the hard truth is that it is being polluted rapidly and must be saved. Traversing beyond mere travelogue, the intellectual in Hollick discusses several issues. Without pointing fingers and blaming anyone, the author manages to bring a vitality and seriousness into this book. He also talks about people he met on the way and adds this into the text, making the book very readable and interesting.
