Mohandas:True Story of a Man His People

A more heroic tale has yet to be told [Mohandas] is meticulously researched written in felicitous prose and is a delight to readKhushwant Singh Outlook A candid recreation of one of the most influential lives of recent times Mohandas finally answers questions long asked about the timid youth from Indias west coast who became a centurys conscience and led his nation to liberty: What was Gandhi like in his daily life and in his closest relationships? In his face-offs with an Empire with his own bitterly divided people with his adversaries his family andhis greatest confrontationwith himself? Answering these and other questions and releasing the true Gandhi from his shroud of fame and myth Mohandas authored by a practiced biographer who is also Gandhis grandson does more than tell a story. Praise for the Book Rajmohan strikes a fine balance in this comprehensive work lacing the painstakingly detailed chronological account with just the right amount of interpretation. [His] approach goes a long way in painting a portrait of Gandhiji that is very human plausible and easy to identify with Mukund Padmanabhan The Hindu An impeccable exercise in objectivity. A remarkable performance. This biography ought to be read over and over again. The bareness of Rajmohans recital of moods and events heightens the poignancy. Mahatma Gandhi was a votary of restraint; this book exemplifies magnificently such restraint. The grandfather would have approved of Rajmohans Mohandas Ashok Mitra Telegraph A story of epic proportions. Gandhis luminous compassion courage and humanity shine through these pages and bring light into our lives Sonia Gandhi The only word to describe this work is fabulous. Literally scores of people have written on Mahatma Gandhi but Mohandas will henceforth be remembered as the last word on the subject M.V. Kamath Organizer.