Gandhi in 150 Anecdotes
age group: 
9+ yrs
Number of pages: 
172
Publisher: 
Penguin India
Themes:
Mahatma Gandhi
Genre:
non-fiction
 

 

150 years ago, a man was born who gave all of us our most prized possession-political free and social equality, and changed the history of India forever. With his round-rimmed glasses, white dhoti and walking stick, he is an enduring symbol of non-violence, freedom, peace and simplicity. He is the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Bringing alive the story of one of the most revered leaders in modern history through 150 rare and inspiring incidents from his life--tracing his evolution from a shy boy to a courageous leader--this collectible edition is a tribute to the man who showed the world what calm, steady heroism looks like. Peppered with unusual insights, trivia and gorgeous illustrations, this one-of-a-kind book will give readers the answers to many pressing contemporary issues while showing how relevant Gandhiji remains even today.

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