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Gandhi: A Life

By Yogesh Chadha

Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated, August 1999
ISBN: 0471350621
MY HERO recommends this book to adult readers.
Synopsis
The Internationally Acclaimed Biography of One of History’s Monumental Figures Gandhi: A Life.

The first biography of this important figure in over twenty years, Gandhi: A Life rescues the man from the myth, revealing the transformation of an ordinary, timid young man into a leader whose stand against a mighty empire brought millions together. "Until another Gandhi scholar comes along who digs deeper and can write more movingly, Gandhi scholarship will be well served by Chadha’s effort." — The Washington Post Book World

"It is well-balanced, even-handed, and, like its subject, inspiring." —Kirkus Reviews

"An engaging work worthy of a wide audience." —Library Journal

"A sober, sensible, and notably fair account of this most quicksilver of personalities … far from uncritical … But on the whole he is approving, even reverential. Usually he convinces one that this is justified." — Daily Telegraph (London)

"The first major biography to appear for twenty years … [with] a depth and authority which others have lacked." —The Independent (London)

User Reviews:
Dr RKRAO REBBAPRAGADA | 12/25/2012 12:59 AM
Gandhi is my hero as he showed all of us that all of us can be heroes too, by using love, patience, sharing, caring and non-violence as means to achieve stardom.
Gandhi's only tactic was love, only weapon was truth.
Pranav Santan | 1/3/2011 11:34 AM
Mahatma Gandhi could definitely b the best hero in humankind. Last time I checked, a single person didn't give up their own happiness and comfort to help other people up to such an extent. Gandhi really cared for others and that is why IS THE WORLD'S BEST HERO!!!!  
nick caruso | 11/18/2009 5:52 AM
He starved, he sacrificed himself for his people, that is why i choose him.
S.STRACHAN | 1/22/2009 9:58 AM
I CHOSE HIM AS MY HERO BECAUSE NO OTHER LEADERS IN THIS WORLD WOULD EVER SACRIFICE THEIR OWN LIFE FOR THEIR PEOPLE AS HE DID.
henjy ferasdeji | 4/19/2007 4:39 AM
gandhi is so cool he would starv for peace.
Lisa | 3/8/2006 2:33 AM
Gandhi is by far the greatest leader you could have. He dealt with problems with no guns swords or conflict but approached it with peace love and harmony.
antonia marie latoya gatson smith draper | 1/13/2006 12:19 AM
i choose him as my hero because he was so peaceful. every thing about him was great! even though he was starving he still kept his peace.
Fernando Domingos Chitela | 8/31/2005 6:49 AM
For me Gandhi is the greatest man that ever existed

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