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Gandhi: A Memoir

At the beginning of the 1930s, historian William L. Shirer was sent to India by theChicago Tribuneto cover the rise of the Independence Movement. During this time Shirer was privileged to observe Mahatma Gandhi as he launched the Civil Disobedience Campaign and to enjoy his personal friendship and confidence.In this fascinating memoir, Shirer writes perceptively and unforgettably about Gandhi’s frailties as well as his accomplishments. Despite his greatness, Gandhi was the first to admit that he was a human being with his own prejudices and peculiarities: He could be stubborn and dictatorial, yet the magnificence of the man rose above all else.Gandhi: A Memoirsheds a special light on the man who left such an indelible imprint on India and the world.Read more

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