Mahatma Gandhi: Must-Read Unique Books That Shed Light On His Life & Philosophies
January 30th is the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day in 1948 by Nathuram Vinayak Godse.?
Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas, also observed on this day, is a solemn occasion to honor and remember not only Mahatma Gandhi but also all the other martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.?
While the book 'The Story of My Experiments with Truth', written by Mahatma Gandhi himself, is an informative insight into the mind of the Mahatma, but there are a number of unique books on the Father of the Nation that few would have read.?
5 must-read books on Mahatma Gandhi for students?
Here are five books about Mahatma Gandhi that students can read to gain knowledge on the lesser-known aspects of Mahatma Gandhi's life and beliefs:?
Gandhi's Religion: A Homespun Shawl by J. T. F. Jordens?
Gandhi's ideas on religion were an enigma to many Hindus in his lifetime.?
The book touches on Mahatma Gandhi's religious ethic, illustrating how he crafted his personal religious ethos by intertwining his life experiences with the teachings of the Gita and other sacred texts.?
Mahatma Gandhi: Nonviolent Power in Action by Dennis Dalton?
This book by Dennis Dalton focuses on two major events in Mahatma Gandhi's life - the civil disobedience movement (or salt satyagraha) of 1930 and the Calcutta fast of 1947.?
The book is unique in its comparison of Gandhi's non-violent methods and the strategies with that of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. It presents a captivating juxtaposition that enhances the biographies of all three figures.?
'The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi' by Makarand R Paranjape?
This book delves into the assassination of the father of our nation, and it's implications thereafter.?
The book provides an in-depth exploration of the final six months of Gandhi's life, highlighting his efforts to prevent bloodshed as the nation he ardently fought for was being torn apart.?
'I am Gandhi' by Brad Meltzer?
For parents that want their children to know more about the Father of the Nation, this simple book by Brad Meltzer does the work.?
A light read, the 'I am Gandhi' book uses few words and detailed images to summarise Gandhi's life and philosophy for children.?
Other than these books on Gandhi, a lesser-mentioned book is the ?'Why I Assassinated Mahatma Gandhi' book.?This book narrates the story of Nathuram Godse, the individual who fatally shot Gandhi three times in the chest. Authored by his brother Gopal Godse, it recounts the events surrounding the assassination and the subsequent period, concluding with Nathuram Godse's execution by hanging.??
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