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A Must Read on the Life of GandhiJune 1, 2000 16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Written by a foreign correspondant and author of many books on world affairs, this book is the best place to begin understanding the life of Gandhi. I used it to supplement the Oscar-winning film and found that the two complemented each other very well. It is a short book. In a matter of hours the reader will not only be introduced to the events of Gandhi's life and of the Indian independance movement, but she will also get inside the man. Fischer carefully considers Gandhi's religious convictions and experiences and thereby tries to explain Gandhi's incredible moral authority, both during his lifetime, and beyond. If you wonder why so many people consider Gandhi the most influential human being of the 20th century, read this book. And then be prepared to reexamine your own life. What do I value? Why? What is my purpose in life? What does it mean to be a just, compassionate, and merciful human being? Is a violent response to evil ever justifiable? Reading this inexpensive, 200-page paperback will pay rich dividends.
Good info, but a difficult readApril 11, 2000 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I read this book for a history class and although it contained good information about Gandhi, his life, and the steps he took to try to redeem his country and his people, it has a great deal of technical information and can be hard to follow at times. A fairly good knowledge of the political policies and figures in India, Africa, and Britain during the first half of the twentieth century would make the book much easier to read. I would not recommend this book for a casual reading.
