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An Autobiography

150th Anniversary Edition with an Introduction by Pankaj Mishra
By M. K. Gandhi
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An Autobiography by M. K. Gandhi is a deeply personal account of Gandhi's life, capturing his journey towards understanding and practising the philosophy of nonviolence and truth. The memoir follows his quest for personal and societal transformation, offering insights into his early years, his experiences in South Africa, and his pivotal role in India's struggle for independence. This book provides a reflective exploration of the principles and events that shaped a global icon.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in understanding the life and philosophies of one of history's most influential leaders. Through insightful personal anecdotes, it offers a profound look into the ideals and principles that shaped his journey toward nonviolent resistance and social justice.

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In his own words, the powerful story of Gandhi's progress towards becoming the twentieth century's most enduring figure of peace.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in western India in 1869. He was educated in London and later travelled to South Africa, where he experienced racism and took up the rights of Indians, instituting his first campaign of passive resistance.

In 1915, he returned to British-controlled India, bringing to a country in the throes of independence his commitment to non-violent change and his belief always in the power of truth. Under Gandhi's lead, millions of protesters would engage in mass campaigns of civil disobedience, seeking change through moral conversion of the colonisers.

For Gandhi, the long path towards Indian independence would lead to imprisonment and hardship, yet he never once forgot the principles of truth and non-violence so dear to him. Written in the 1920s, An Autobiography by Gandhi tells not only of his struggles and inspirations but also speaks frankly of his failures. It is a powerful and enduring account of an extraordinary life.

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An Autobiography by M. K. Gandhi garners admiration from several notable figures. Albert Einstein highlighted Gandhi's exceptional human presence, while Martin Luther King Jr. praised his methods for achieving goals. Barack Obama called him a global hero, and the Dalai Lama admired his profound understanding of human nature. Nelson Mandela emphasised Gandhi's influence on South Africa's transformation and overcoming apartheid.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241986998

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Pankaj Mishra
  • Translated by Mahadev Desai
  • Introduction by Pankaj Mishra
  • Introduction by Pankaj Mishra

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 337g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

M. K. Gandhi (Author) Mohandas K. Gandhi was born in 1869 in Porbandar, India. He studied law in London and was admitted to the Inner Temple in 1891. He worked to improve the rights of immigrant Indians in South Africa, returning to India in 1915 to take up the struggle for independence from Britain. Gandhi never wavered in his belief in non-violent protest and in 1947 he succeeded in uniting India in a national movement. In January 1948 Gandhi was assassinated as he walked to take evening prayers. Pankaj Mishra (Introducer) Pankaj Mishra is the author of From the Ruins of Empire and several other books. He is a columnist at Bloomberg View and the New York Times Book Review, and writes regularly for The Guardian, the London Review of Books, and the New Yorker. A fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he lives in London.

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