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Peace: The Words and Inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi
A collection of of words and inspiration by four of the 20th Century's most preeminent humanitarians. Each book in this series features an introduction by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
95 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2007
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Mahatma Gandhi
990Ìýbooks6,426ÌýfollowersMohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights and freedom across the world.
The son of a senior government official, Gandhi was born and raised in a Hindu Bania community in coastal Gujarat, and trained in law in London. Gandhi became famous by fighting for the civil rights of Muslim and Hindu Indians in South Africa, using new techniques of non-violent civil disobedience that he developed. Returning to India in 1915, he set about organizing peasants to protest excessive land-taxes. A lifelong opponent of "communalism" (i.e. basing politics on religion) he reached out widely to all religious groups. He became a leader of Muslims protesting the declining status of the Caliphate. Assuming leadership of the Indian National Congress in 1921, Gandhi led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, building religious and ethnic amity, ending untouchability, increasing economic self-reliance, and above all for achieving Swaraj—the independence of India from British domination. His spiritual teacher was the Jain philosopher/poet Shrimad Rajchandra.
The son of a senior government official, Gandhi was born and raised in a Hindu Bania community in coastal Gujarat, and trained in law in London. Gandhi became famous by fighting for the civil rights of Muslim and Hindu Indians in South Africa, using new techniques of non-violent civil disobedience that he developed. Returning to India in 1915, he set about organizing peasants to protest excessive land-taxes. A lifelong opponent of "communalism" (i.e. basing politics on religion) he reached out widely to all religious groups. He became a leader of Muslims protesting the declining status of the Caliphate. Assuming leadership of the Indian National Congress in 1921, Gandhi led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, building religious and ethnic amity, ending untouchability, increasing economic self-reliance, and above all for achieving Swaraj—the independence of India from British domination. His spiritual teacher was the Jain philosopher/poet Shrimad Rajchandra.
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June 7, 2011
I bought this book a few years ago as I am so fascinated by the life of Gandhi. I think he was a great hero, actually so much more than that. Anyway, I enjoy quote books, and this is one of the most inspiring and thought-provoking examples I have encountered in a long while. And, it contains two bonuses: a forward from Desmond Tutu and a brief, but comprehensive biography of Gandhi's life. One of my favorite Gandhi quotes from this book is "Religions are different roads converging to the same point. What does it matter that we take different roads so long as we reach the same goal?" Amen to that. I wished I lived in a society where more people embraced this type of tolerance and enlightened ideology towards religion.
December 14, 2013
"...Gandhi was assassinated at his morning prayer meeting. The man who preached tolerance and nonviolence died instantly from three bullet wounds." Wonderfully insightful and tragically beautiful.
December 11, 2008
This is a small gift book that my husband got from a friend for his birthday last week. I cannot put it down and have been carrying it with me. The layout really speaks to me, I want to mark it up with word journaling and art journaling. Just what I have needed during the holiday season. I'm also ordering it for gifts and ordering the rest of the series.
September 7, 2009
To Gandhi, these were not just words but a way of living and enhancing humanity. If we were all able to take even one ideal and live it, the world would change immediately, and immeasurably for the better and for everyone.
March 19, 2011
I'm sure this isn't the be all and end all on Ghandi's life, yet you can get a sense of how he was able to motivate so many people to change in a positive way.
December 17, 2017
This small book consists only of a short introduction by Desmond Tutu, a fifteen page bio of Gandhi, and 70 pages of Gandhi quotes. So it is not a definitive Gandhi publication but the small but mighty contents plus the quality of the physical book itself make it a pure delight.
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May 20, 2014Has the story started at the right place?
I must say I wasn't expecting much depth to be in the first few sentences of the book but it does start of very well it describes his life and how he began his journey, how his beliefs grew into something inspirational. How his words inspired others to do well and how others decided to rebel on his beliefs on nonviolence actions and how his words infuriated others. People believed that without violence a point couldn't be said across and taken in a serious matter. In the other hand Gandhi believed that “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind�. I enjoyed the beginning of the book and throughout it kept his words alive and made it clear what his beliefs where.
I must say I wasn't expecting much depth to be in the first few sentences of the book but it does start of very well it describes his life and how he began his journey, how his beliefs grew into something inspirational. How his words inspired others to do well and how others decided to rebel on his beliefs on nonviolence actions and how his words infuriated others. People believed that without violence a point couldn't be said across and taken in a serious matter. In the other hand Gandhi believed that “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind�. I enjoyed the beginning of the book and throughout it kept his words alive and made it clear what his beliefs where.
January 19, 2015
A book every future generation, and past, should read. History is important to learn, PEACE helps adolescents comprehend the importance of learning history and the duties of social activists. Gandhi's life events illustrate his fight for equality among India and throughout Asia. His ability to recognize the government's unethical practices are a key factor to prosper the millions that stood behind him to rise up against the corrupt practices of the nation's government.
December 21, 2012
Wow so much to learn from this man who helped to shape a common revolution of commoners who ended up helping to bring down an entire system....and he did suffer alot, but he was able to make sure that the common people and others would be welcomed into his ideologies....it's fascinating to read his story.
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November 4, 20141.I like this book because I like the fact that its a real story about one of the most famous and known people int he world.
2.I like it because i kinda all ready know who he is and what hes about.
2.I like it because i kinda all ready know who he is and what hes about.
March 1, 2009
a beautiful collection of his famous quotes...a nice gift book...
March 21, 2010
Wonderful and beautiful quotes/words from Mahatma Gandhi.
August 8, 2014
Interesting to take a "quote for the day" and ponder on it.
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November 3, 2014I think this is an interesting book. Learning about Mahatma wanting peace and what he did in his lifetime. The cover drew my attention since it had Peace in bold letters.
December 26, 2022
A brief account of Mahatma Gandhi’s life along with inspirational quotes. While this book only contains a fraction of Gandhi‘s greatness, it effectively illustrates the deep well within him from which we can all draw wisdom and compassion. The only way this book could be improved is if the historical context was provided for each quote.
For me, this was a good book to read over Christmas, a time for reflection. Additionally, the book is one of a set of four, the remaining of which cover Mother Teresa (Love), Martin Luther King, Jr. (Dream), and Desmond Tutu (Believe) that may make nice gifts.
For me, this was a good book to read over Christmas, a time for reflection. Additionally, the book is one of a set of four, the remaining of which cover Mother Teresa (Love), Martin Luther King, Jr. (Dream), and Desmond Tutu (Believe) that may make nice gifts.
April 16, 2020
This is a beautiful book about one of the most inspirational humanitarian leaders to have lived in our lifetime. The quotations he writes remind us that there is so much each of us can do to reach out to others - even as we remain at home during this Corvid pandemic. Truly a lovely time to read this book.
May 19, 2024
Super quick read! I loved the layout of the book.
“Truth is not to be found by anybody who has not got an abundant sense of humility. There is no happiness like truth, no misery like untruth. Truth nourishes the soul. Untruth corrodes it.�
“The more efficient a force is, the more silent and the more subtle it is. Love is the subtlest force in the world.�
“Truth is not to be found by anybody who has not got an abundant sense of humility. There is no happiness like truth, no misery like untruth. Truth nourishes the soul. Untruth corrodes it.�
“The more efficient a force is, the more silent and the more subtle it is. Love is the subtlest force in the world.�
June 3, 2017
A simple and basic book filled with quotes and a brief biography of Mohandas Gandhi.
December 22, 2019
Overwhelmingly profound and inspiring. Ready to learn and read more about/from Gandhi.
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