My Books
My books bring together some of the questions, observations, and experiences that have stayed with me throughout my journey. Each one reflects a different chapter of my thinking and the world around me.
Books from different
chapters of my journey
Over the years, I have explored people, cultures, beliefs, and changing societies through my writing. These books reflect some of the questions, observations, and experiences that have stayed with me.
The Dragon Arises
A thoughtful exploration of Asia, its changing societies, and the forces shaping its people, cultures, and future.
Mysticism Money and Madness in Pursuit of the Asian Dream
An exploration of the hopes, ambitions, contradictions, and realities behind the idea of the Asian dream and its influence on people’s lives.
Beauty Bureaucrats and Breaking the Silence
A reflection on the status of women in Asia, exploring the social structures, experiences, and challenges that have shaped their lives.
The Return of the Dragon
A thought-provoking exploration of Asia, its changing societies, and the forces shaping its future, reflecting Nat Yogachandra’s experiences and observations across the region.
Writing has been a way
of understanding
Writing has given me a way to explore the people, cultures, ideas, and questions I have encountered throughout my life. Some stories began with something I observed, while others grew from conversations, travels, and experiences that stayed with me.
01 — Ideas
Writing has given me a space to explore ideas, ask questions, and look more closely at the world around me. Through different subjects and perspectives, I have often tried to understand why people think and act as they do, and what these differences can teach us about ourselves and one another.
02 — Experiences
Many of my writings have grown from experiences along the way. My travels, work, conversations, and encounters with people from different cultures have given me stories and perspectives worth remembering. Some experiences changed the way I saw the world, while others simply stayed with me as meaningful moments.
03 — Reflections
Over the years, I have gathered thoughts about life, society, people, faith, work, and the world we share. Writing has allowed me to return to these thoughts, consider them from different perspectives, and preserve some of the lessons and questions that have remained meaningful throughout different chapters of my life.
Writing as a way of
understanding
Writing has given me a way to explore questions that have stayed with me throughout my life. My books have allowed me to look at people, cultures, societies, and changing times from different perspectives.
They are not simply records of what I have observed. They are part of my continuing attempt to understand the world and the people within it.
Alongside my books, I have written articles and reflections over many years. They bring together ideas, observations, and experiences from different parts of my life.
The complete story
behind the journey
These pages share only a glimpse of my journey. My complete memoir brings together the memories, experiences, people, places, and reflections that have shaped my life over the years.