5 Books That Decode The Man Behind 'Mahatma'

#1 Gandhi Before India

Author: Ramachandra Guha

There were myriad number of biographies on Gandhi, but Guha’s Gandhi Before India marks a difference. While others explored Gandhi’s pole position as the lead freedom fighter, Guha explored ‘the making of Gandhi’ which involved diverse geographies – Kathiawar, London and especially, South Africa.

The first volume of the book takes the readers on a ride into Gandhi’s real-life evolution from a ‘colonial’ man towards a global visionary who confronted the ugly face of imperialism and a racist regime. The influence of contrasting cultures, remarkable individuals and the self-imposed spiritual training made Gandhi what he ultimately became – a man of courage and firm conviction. Even his personal failure as a husband and a father added to his epic struggle towards progress and perfection.

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