Don't be confused by the title or subtitle, "the Buddha in the world;" this book is nothing like what you think it is. The first third or so of the book is auto-biographical. Then, some historical material on the Buddha but also on Alexander the Great and others. Finally, a retrospective of sorts, again auto-biographical, that asks how Buddhist thinking plays out in the 21st century -- but doesn't go very far in terms of an answer.
So is it worth the read? Well, maybe. If you want to read about the life of a modern Indian -born writer, then sure. But, and no offense to Mr. Misra, but his life isn't really all that interesting.
If you're very interested in Buddhism, or in how Buddhism might relate to modern 21st century life, then you won't be satisfied with this book at all.
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