Gandhi; His Life and Message for the World
Author: Louis Fischer
Category: Non-Fiction
Reviewer: Roger Hess
Department/Position: Social Studies
Summary: By the end of sophomore year, most AHS students have seen Richard Attenborough's movie on Mohandas Gandhi's life and his role in India's movement to gain independence from Britain. This book provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about both Gandhi and India, and is necessarily more accurate than the movie. Part of the enjoyment from this biography comes from the comparisons one can make with scenes in the movie, many of which prove to be startlingly accurate. One also comes away with a good sense of what was left out of the movie or altered. Beyond the movie, however, the book provides an in-depth look at Gandhi's beliefs and techniques, many of which seem to be ignored or misunderstood in today's violent world.
Recommended Audience: Anyone interested in 20th century history or Gandhi in particular.
Rating: 4
Category: Non-Fiction
Reviewer: Roger Hess
Department/Position: Social Studies
Summary: By the end of sophomore year, most AHS students have seen Richard Attenborough's movie on Mohandas Gandhi's life and his role in India's movement to gain independence from Britain. This book provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about both Gandhi and India, and is necessarily more accurate than the movie. Part of the enjoyment from this biography comes from the comparisons one can make with scenes in the movie, many of which prove to be startlingly accurate. One also comes away with a good sense of what was left out of the movie or altered. Beyond the movie, however, the book provides an in-depth look at Gandhi's beliefs and techniques, many of which seem to be ignored or misunderstood in today's violent world.
Recommended Audience: Anyone interested in 20th century history or Gandhi in particular.
Rating: 4
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