For more than 30 years, Sunanda Patwardhan was a secretary, student, and confidant to the renowned spiritual teacher J Krishnamurti. In her travels, discussions, and experiences with the respected leader, Mrs Patwardhan had many occasions to reflect on her own life and thinking. The nature of work, motherhood, devotion, self-sacrifice, and intellectual challenge are themes that are woven throughout this memoir. Patwardhan's memories of her years 'at the feet of the master' shine a light of understanding on Krishnamurti as a scholar and teacher. Krishnamurti's letters and recorded conversations add insight into his personality, habits, and relationships.