"Dr. Shetty, with his sound, professional background, is a person with the highest personal integrity and great charm who is respected by all who come in contact with him."

Kenneth G. Rothwell, M.D., Director of Clinical Research, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals



"Through his work in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology, Dr. Shetty has contributed to the development of new drugs to cure diseases and relieve human suffering throughout the world. That has been his mission in life ever since he left his village in India when he was only 10 years old."

Everette L. May, Ph.D., Professor, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University



Dr. Shetty's incredible autobiography was written to inspire and teach those who have faced trials and tribulations throughout their lives. His experiences and turbulent life history have been highlighted to show a younger, disillusioned generation that one can reach a pinnacle of success in spite of all the ups and downs encountered in a lifetime.



Dr. Shetty is a glowing example that nothing is impossible if one is determined to move forward with courage, enlightened reasoning, and a positive attitude. Born in a poor farming village in India, he rose from the slums of Mumbai, conquering extreme poverty and insurmountable road blocks, determined to get an education. Arriving in the United States in 1948, Shetty's perseverance and hard work was rewarded with multiple degrees from American Ivy League universities, and a gratifying and distinguished career as an eminent chemist.



Dr. B. Vithal Shetty, a highly educated and internationally renowned drug discovery scientist, received his Ph.D., two M.S. and two B.S. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Science in Philadelphia.



With more than 200 patents in his name, Dr. Shetty has authored and coauthoredscientific papers and lectured and chaired national and international conferences all over the world. He developed the highly successful and well known drug, Metolazone, and was associated with the Food and Drug Administration agency for many years.



Born in India, Dr. Shetty became a naturalized citizen of the United States of America, the country he loves, which has become his permanent home.