Lucky-Anil Nayar's Story

A celebration of humankind at its best.-Tad Friend, The New Yorker

A cerebral yet sensitive tour de force on the pioneering life of an exemplary human being and principled sports champion in two countries and across the world, this uplifting and eminently readable rendition of Anil Nayar’s sports career is written with tremendous flair, insight, passion, and professional finesse.-Khalid A. H. Ansari, founder and former publisher of the daily Indian newspaper, MidDay, and chairman emeritus of the Squash Racquets Federation of Maharashtra

Told in a seamless manner with sweetness, insight, and enough objectivity to give it both emotional and intellectual integrity and impact, this memoir on a champion sportsman will be of great interest to squash enthusiasts in all countries, folks who follow sports of any kind, people interested in cross-cultural dynamics, those who lived through or have interest in the crucible of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and anyone who simply likes a good life story.-Thomas Webber, author of Flying Over 96th Street and Deep Like the Rivers

This portrayal of Anil Nayar’s legendary contribution to a narrow slice of global culture offers a vivid example not only of the unifying capacity of sport, but also of the uplifting influence of a stellar sportsman, one who played with integrity, artistry, and grace.-Sundaram Tagore, gallerist, art historian, filmmaker and heir to the cultural legacy of India’s legendary Tagore family

Anil Nayar’s story is urgently necessary in today’s fractured world. A legendary national squash champion in India and across North America, he bridged worlds and forged a deep legacy as a sportsman, as a leader, and as a symbol of cross-cultural diversity. Lucky is the gripping story of his unlikely and unsurpassed journey.-James Zug, author of Squash: A History of the Game

Jean Nayar is a journalist and author who writes about architecture, art, real estate, and people. A member of the Author’s Guild and the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Nayar regularly contributes to various lifestyle magazines, such as Departures, Galerie, Interior Design, and Cottages & Gardens, and has written more than a dozen books, including Living In Style New York and Living In Style Country (TeNeues). She lives with her husband, Anil Nayar, in New York and Miami Beach.