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An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Paperback)

by Sissela Bok (Author), Mahatma Gandhi (Author), Mahadev Desai (Author), Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Author), M.K.Gandhi (Author), Gandhi (Author)
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  • Paperback: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Beacon Press; New Ed edition (Sep 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0807059099
  • ISBN-13: 978-0807059098
  • Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.7 x 4.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 268,475 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Gandhi was one of the great leaders of the century, and in this biography first published by Beacon in 1957, he recounts the story of his life and how he came to be leader of the Indian people in their struggle for independence from British rule. His legacy of nonviolent protest was an inspiration for millions worldwide, including key figures like Martin Luther King. This new edition has a foreword by by the author, teacher and peace expert Sissela Bok, introducing the philosophy of non-violent protest to a new generation of readers.

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Please buy this book, 17 Jun 2000
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This book will be an inspiration for anyone, who themselves strive to integrate ideals such as contentment, sacrifice and love for all beings in their dayly life. Gandhi faced many hardships in his life, but his constant return to ethics, when confronted by problems gives inspiration and hope for those of us struggling to deal ethically with our (comparatively) lesser problems. By reading Gandhis humble account of his life, you will be inspired to take a more patient, tolerant and forgiving approach to your fellow beings. That alone should be sufficient reason to buy this book.
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book, 12 May 2004
In his own words, Gandhi takes us through some of the experiences in his life, with each chapter forming at least one important learning lesson to him. All experiences, whether good or bad, had a positive learning lesson on him and contributed to his goal of seeking truth.

One of his main beliefs was using non-violence as a means of protesting against acts of oppression and using international law to seek justice. This meant he never raised his fists or lowered himself to barbarism however much he was provoked, violated or attacked. In fact this seems to be the opposite attitude demonstrated by all terrorists and most countries (West, Middle East and East) where the belief is that violence and war works. It never has and never will. As Gandhi says "an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind".

As we now enter the third of the world wars, where the weapons are horrific and the consequences unimaginable, Gandhi's words have never been more important. All politicians and world leaders should read this book. In fact everyone should read this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Truth and Non-Violence as delivered in Gandhi's own words, 6 Aug 1998
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Gandhi changed the way the world thinks. His life and message for the world has influenced MLK's fight for civil rights in the USA. Gandhi revolutionized the fight for freedom. All revolutionary wars before India's independence were fought by using brute force. Gandhi used Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" as the basis for India's fight for freedom from over 200 years of British rule. In Gandhi's own words, the reader is given a truthful account of the man who gave his life so that the posterity of Indians could enjoy what his own ancestors had not. Gandhi's fervent devotion to truth can be seen in his description of many details that one would find embarassing and awkward, but Gandhi does not leave out any minor detail. His honesty and philosophy is one capable of moving the citizen, whether he be an Indian, American, or of any other country.
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