

Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Vintage; Vintage Books ed edition (January 12, 1983)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0394714660
ISBN-13: 978-0394714660
Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #115,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism > Gandhi #24 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Historical > Asia > India & South Asia #59 in Books > History > Asia > India

The Essential Gandhi presents important spiritual and politial concepts from Gandhi's concise, prophetic speeches and writings. Editor Louis Fischer accurately frames Gandhi's quotes, often explaining the political or cultural environment in South African and India as it was in Gandhi's time..This book is a difficult read because it is a collection of quotes that have been organized by subject, albeit somewhat poorly. Nevertheless, it offers tremendous insights.I recommend The Essential Gandhi highly to those seeking spirituality and truth, and do not recommend it to those interested in a casual intellectual read.
I have read every Gandhi book i could get my hands on, such as all his autobiographies, and this book is by far the best and just as accurate. With this book and the writings that are on his official website, you will have all the information you will ever need. One thing to keep in mind, that many people seem to forget, is that Gandhi was a normal man like you and me. He made mistakes just like every other man, but had the courage to always follow his 'inner voice' even in his unperfectness. This is a life changing book for those who dare to look within themselves.
This is a mind opening, life changing book. The thoughts and writings, spaning over the entire course of Gandhi's life, offer a glipse into the mind and habits of one of God's greatest followers. His peaceful approach to life and his undying love for friend and foe alike will motivate any reader to the highest level. This is a must read for anyone, regardless of nationality or creed, who wishes to see the potential all humans have within them.
My personal favorite organization of may of the collective works by Gandhi. This group of writings is compiled in a way that reads as fluidly as a well-written novel.As far as the content, I have only this to say: It's life-changing.Follow the footsteps of a great man who created radical waves of change felt throughout the world!
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