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The Life of Mahatma Gandhi (Paperback)

by Louis Fischer (Author)
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  • Paperback: 672 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (4 Aug 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0006388876
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006388876
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.6 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,417 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is a biography of Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948). He led the fight for Indian independence from British rule, who tirelessly pursued a strategy of passive resistance, and who was assassinated by a Hindu fanatic only a few months after independence was achieved.

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An example in an open, honest life, 2 Jun 2006
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This book shows very clearly Gandhi's dedication to peaceful protest, spiritual development and open, honest living. It is this lesson that you take away from this book more than anything else. He lived his life with dedication and integrity and the book shows that immensely well. A clear, lucid read and highly enjoyable and inspiring.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very highly recommended, 1 Oct 2003
This is easily one of the finest authobiographies about Mahatma Ghandi. It is written with considerable skill and sensitivity, giving readers a very realistic and fascinating insight into the lifestyle, teaching and practices of Ghandi, within the context of an occupied India (and racially segregated South Africa). Louis Fischer has attempted (and in my opinion, succeeded) to allow the reader glimpses of the mind of Ghandi, his ideas, his beliefs and how they shaped him into the remarkable man considered to be the Father of India. It is, however, a balanced portrayal, and accounts for the Mahatma's failures as well as his successes - and tends to go beyond the myth and awe that surrounds Ghandi. The result is a gripping, fascinating and very real story.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, 5 Jan 2000
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Louis Fischer does his subject justice with a fine account of Gandhi's life. Despite the long duration of the Mahatma's struggle, the author keeps the book interesting pretty much throughout. Fischer's two first hand accounts of his meetings with Gandhi serve as a plesent break in the course of the book, giving it greater life, as well as providing a more personal insight into Gandhi. Thankfully the author remains well clear of blind adoration for the man, highlighting both his flaws and weaknesses. The only short coming is that the book was written before the rise of M.L. King and Nelson Mandela, thus fails to address the full influence Gandhi had and will have beyond India. Overall, I whole heartedly recommend this book of such an important subject, which was also the inspiration for the film.
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3.0 out of 5 stars question
does this book cover much on gandhi's assassination and also a little bit in the year 1949?
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5.0 out of 5 stars i'm glad Mr Fischer met the Great Mahatma Gandhi
The author's intimate knowledge and profound research into the life of this great man is expressed in a most eloquent and simple prose that makes this biography a book very easy... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2007 by E. Lucas

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book about one of the men of the millenium
This, by any standards, is a remarkable story of a remarkable man, and of course part of the history of India's struggle for independence. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2007 by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatness of the man
Very informative book. If you are interested in knowing about the Mahatma and what made this man click with the millions across a country, this is a good starting point. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars The absolute best!
This book is superb. I have read several books about the Mahatma and this is far and away the finest. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2003 by Jane Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent account of Mahatmaji's life - recommended
Recently, I visited Ghandhinagar in Gujarat where I found that the people still have a high regard for "Gandhiji" - I decided to find out more from Louis Fischer's excellent book... Read more
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