An Autobiography The Story of My Experiments with Truth
An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mohandas K. Gandhi, published by Beacon Press on November 1, 1993, spans 560 pages in English. This autobiography details Gandhi’s life journey and the development of his philosophy of active nonviolent resistance, which played a crucial role in the Indian struggle for independence and influenced numerous nonviolent movements throughout the twentieth century.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Gandhi’s experiences and reflections, emphasizing his commitment to nonviolence and social change. The book includes a new foreword by peace expert Sissela Bok, who encourages readers to embrace Gandhi’s experimental approach to life and community transformation. This edition serves as a significant resource for those interested in biographies and memoirs of notable leaders, as well as historical perspectives on political and religious movements.
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Mohandas K. Gandhi is one of the most inspiring figures of our time. In his classic autobiography he recounts the story of his life and how he developed his concept of active nonviolent resistance, which propelled the Indian struggle for independence and countless other nonviolent struggles of the twentieth century.
In a new foreword, noted peace expert and teacher Sissela Bok urges us to adopt Gandhi’s “attitude of experimenting, of tesing what will and will not bear close scrutiny, what can and cannot be adapted to new circumstances,”in order to bring about change in our own lives and communities.
All royalties earned on this book are paid to the Navajivan Trust, founded by Gandhi, for use in carrying on his work.
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