Gandhi: A Life

The Internationally Acclaimed Biography of One of History’s Monumental Figures Gandhi: A Life The first biography of this important figure in over twenty years, Gandhi: A Life rescues the man from the myth, revealing the transformation of an ordinary, timid young man into a leader whose stand against a mighty empire brought millions together. Until another Gandhi scholar comes along who digs deeper and can write more movingly, Gandhi scholarship will be well served by Chadha’s effort. — The Washington Post Book World It is well-balanced, even-handed, and, like its subject, inspiring. —Kirkus Reviews An engaging work worthy of a wide audience. —Library Journal A sober, sensible, and notably fair account of this most quicksilver of personalities … far from uncritical … But on the whole he is approving, even reverential. Usually he convinces one that this is justified. — Daily Telegraph (London) The first major biography to appear for twenty years … [with] a depth and authority which others have lacked. —The Independent (London)