An Autobiography
An Autobiography by M.K Gandhi, published by Penguin Adult on September 6, 2001, presents a reflective account of Gandhi’s life and philosophies. This later edition spans 454 pages and is written in English. The book details Gandhi’s non-violent struggles against racism, violence, and colonialism in South Africa and India, offering insights into his quest for truth and devotion to God.
Readers will find that Gandhi’s narrative is not a conventional biography but rather a collection of experiences and reflections aimed at those who seek to understand his principles. The text explores themes of simple living, dietary practices, celibacy, and a commitment to non-violence, providing a philosophical framework for his actions. This edition serves as a significant resource for those interested in biography and autobiography, as well as historical and political contexts of the 20th century.
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Gandhi’s non-violent struggles against racism, violence, and colonialism in South Africa and India had brought him to such a level of notoriety, adulation that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself. He feared the enthusiasm for his ideas tended to exceed a deeper understanding of his quest for truth rooted in devotion to God. His attempts to get closer to this divine power led him to seek purity through simple living, dietary practices, celibacy, and a life without violence. This is not a straightforward narrative biography, in The Story of My Experiments with Truth, Gandhi offers his life story as a reference for those who would follow in his footsteps.
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