Customer Reviews:
 Please buy this book June 17, 2000
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
This book will be an inspiration for anyone, who themselves strive to integrate ideals such as contentment, sacrifice and love for all beings in their dayly life. Gandhi faced many hardships in his life, but his constant return to ethics, when confronted by problems gives inspiration and hope for those of us struggling to deal ethically with our (comparatively) lesser problems. By reading Gandhis humble account of his life, you will be inspired to take a more patient, tolerant and forgiving approach to your fellow beings. That alone should be sufficient reason to buy this book.
Everyone should read this book May 12, 2004
Adam Clark
31 out of 32 found this review helpful
In his own words, Gandhi takes us through some of the experiences in his life, with each chapter forming at least one important learning lesson to him. All experiences, whether good or bad, had a positive learning lesson on him and contributed to his goal of seeking truth. One of his main beliefs was using non-violence as a means of protesting against acts of oppression and using international law to seek justice. This meant he never raised his fists or lowered himself to barbarism however much he was provoked, violated or attacked. In fact this seems to be the opposite attitude demonstrated by all terrorists and most countries (West, Middle East and East) where the belief is that violence and war works. It never has and never will. As Gandhi says "an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind". As we now enter the third of the world wars, where the weapons are horrific and the consequences unimaginable, Gandhi's words have never been more important. All politicians and world leaders should read this book. In fact everyone should read this book.
Truth and Non-Violence as delivered in Gandhi's own words August 6, 1998
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Gandhi changed the way the world thinks. His life and message for the world has influenced MLK's fight for civil rights in the USA. Gandhi revolutionized the fight for freedom. All revolutionary wars before India's independence were fought by using brute force. Gandhi used Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" as the basis for India's fight for freedom from over 200 years of British rule. In Gandhi's own words, the reader is given a truthful account of the man who gave his life so that the posterity of Indians could enjoy what his own ancestors had not. Gandhi's fervent devotion to truth can be seen in his description of many details that one would find embarassing and awkward, but Gandhi does not leave out any minor detail. His honesty and philosophy is one capable of moving the citizen, whether he be an Indian, American, or of any other country.
Must Read for everyone who trusts non violance September 25, 1998
7 out of 12 found this review helpful
The MohanDas K Gandhi, the crusader of peace, non voilance was one of the great souls of this century. Ths book is one of his marvel and gives you insight of this thoughts and beliefs
 Gandhi : Change your concepts about him. January 26, 1999
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
When I was young I was told in my school and syllabi books that Gandhi was the ringleader of "Hindu toola" who were creating Hindu-Muslim hatred before 1947 (I am talking about schools in Pakistan).Eventhough my ideas regarding Gandhi changed by the time I entered Uni,my instinct to explore the true nature of our pre-independence leaders is still there.This book no doubt has been my favourite since the day it was published and anyone who has misconception of any types should read this .
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