About the Book

77 SHADES OF GREEN is about fortitude, resilience and defiance. An incredible true story of a Wing Commander from pre-Independent India till today. This unique and fast-paced autobiography of hope and optimism gives first hand information about the 1962 Indo-China War and the 1965 & 1971 India-Pakistan conflicts. Wing Commander Vijayan’s book chronicles the events starting from early 1940s, the birth and evolution of modern India and the Indian Air Force. Written in a distinctive style, this book offers a rich insight into the experiences of a person who lived through the decades of changes that defined a nation.

About the Author

K M Vijayan is an Indian Air Force veteran, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, a world traveller and an author. His love of stories—both reading and sharing—is something he has carried with him since he was a child. He calls Bangalore home when he is not away on one of his many travels. Vijayan is a proud husband, father and grandfather, and a friend to many. A witness and participant of many of the most important moments in India’s history since her Independence, Vijayan’s book 77 Shades of Green is a testimony to those moments and more. This is his first book. The author can be contacted at vijayettan@gmail.com