Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mohandas Gandhi (1983)

Description: Product Details Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mohandas Gandhi (1983, Paperback) ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486245934 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486245935 Publisher: Dover Publications Publication date: 06/01/1983 Series: Social Sciences Series Edition description: Dover Edition Pages: 480 Product dimensions: 5.25 x 1 x 8.5 inches Lexile: 1010L BOOK OVERVIEW "My purpose," Mahatma Gandhi writes in this book, "is to describe experiments in the science of Satyagraha, not to say how good I am." Satyagraha, Gandhi's nonviolent protest movement (satya = true, agraha = firmness), came to stand, like its creator, as a moral principle and a rallying cry; the principle was truth and the cry of freedom. The life of Gandhi has given fire and fiber to freedom fighters and the untouchables of the world: hagiographers and patriots have capitalized on Mahatma myths. Yet Gandhi writes: "Often the title [Mahatma, Great Soul] has deeply pained me. . . . But I would certainly like to narrate my experiments in the spiritual field, which are known only to myself, and from which I have derived such power as I possess for working in the political field." Gandhi never renounced the world; he was neither a pacifist nor a cult guru. Who was Gandhi? Amid resurging interest in the man who freed India, inspired the American Civil Rights Movement, and is revered, respected, and misunderstood worldwide, the time is proper to listen to Gandhi himself - in his own words, his own "confessions," his autobiography. Gandhi made scrupulous truth-telling a religion, and his autobiography inevitably reminds one of the saints who suffered and burned for their lapses. His narrated account of boyhood in Gujarat, marriage at age 13, legal studies in England, and growing desire for purity and reform has the force of a man extreme. He details his gradual conversion to vegetarianism and ahimsa (non-violence) and the state of celibacy (brahmacharya, self-restraint) that became one of his more arduous spiritual trials. In the political realm, he outlines the beginning of Satyagraha in South Africa and India, with accounts of the first Indian fasts and protests, his initial errors and misgivings, his jailings, and continued cordial dealings with the British overlords. Gandhi was a fascinating, complex man, a brilliant leader, and guide, a seeker of truth who died for his beliefs but had no use for martyrdom or sainthood. His story, the path to his vision of Satyagraha and human dignity, is a critical work of the twentieth century and timeless in its courage and inspiration. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 2 October 1869 - 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (from Sanskrit 'great-souled, venerable'), first applied to him in South Africa in 1914, is now used worldwide. Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. VERY GOOD. All pages and the cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable) and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine may show signs of wear. Some books, "but not all books," may include inscriptions or dedications. Due to the age or quality of the paper, they may develop signs of foxing. What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.

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