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My experiments with truth Paperback – 20 March 2019

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This remarkable autobiography of the 'father of the nation' M.K Gandhi fondly referred to as Mahatma Gandhi is a telling portrayal of the mahatma's unusual journey of life. Marked by real and instantly identifiable trysts with reality, The book brings the reader closer to Gandhi's evolution from the loss of a childhood emanating from arranged marriage all the way to his self-realization and active determination to be the author of his own story. An autobiography: the story of My experiments with truth by Mohandas K. Gandhi traces his life from his birth in R until the end of 1920 by when his policy of non-cooperation with the government is passed by the all-india Congress Committee. The story begins with Gandhi's childhood in the R and Rajkot where he is educated in the local schools until he finishes high school and gets married at the age of 13 to A woman named kasturbai, who we later learn about as a pillar of support right till the end. From there on till his work in South Africa, where he is forced to return to India due to the outbreak of WW1 Gandhi's book accurately reveals his General goal and intent of life - his steadfast search for truth.

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The man best known as Gandhi's longest running companion of 25 years, Mahadev Desai was a lawyer by education and a scholar by disposition. He was responsible for transcribing Gandhi’s words and drafting his letters as well as serving as interpreter and interlocutor. So devoted was he to the Mahatma that he even followed Gandhi to jail. Desai was in many ways far more learned and scholarly than Gandhi, tutoring him on history, literature and politics besides other subjects. Desai wrote his most important works on Gandhi during the time that Gandhi was incarcerated in the Yeravda Jail near Pune, Maharashtra from 1931 to 1934. When arrested during the Quit India movement and sent to the Aga Khan Palace for imprisonment, Desai died on August 15th, 1942 at the young age of 50. Gandhi considered it a tragedy and loss to have lost someone Kasturba and he considered a son. Desai's death was mourned by Gandhi's supporters throughout the country.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazing Reads (20 March 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 454 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9387585204
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9387585201
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 181 g
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The book received in great condition, however no bookmark was given but overall a very nice book and every Indian should read it, specially those who have ill thoughts about Gandhi ji and led astray by the propoganda.
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  • Reviewed in India on 25 July 2024
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    An excellent book written by Mahatma Gandhi. After reading this book, you will know that his life was full of public service. After returning from England he attempted to work in India but he was called to visit South Africa. He went to South Africa and you can say that his public service life started from South Africa. He was involved in solving the problems faced by many indentured Indian labourers who went there for earning livelihood.
    There are many errors in this book but that will not hinder your understanding while reading the book . But I would suggest to the publisher to remove the errors.
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  • Reviewed in India on 9 May 2025
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    Worth Buying
  • Reviewed in India on 18 November 2024
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  • Reviewed in India on 4 October 2024
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    Helpful book
  • Reviewed in India on 31 December 2024
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  • Reviewed in India on 14 December 2024
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    Nice.
  • Reviewed in India on 10 June 2023
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    "The Story of My Experiments with Truth" is a powerful counterpoint to the current wave of false propaganda aimed at diminishing Gandhi's remarkable legacy. In an era where misinformation and distortion of history prevail, this autobiography serves as a crucial source of authentic insights, exposing the enduring relevance of Gandhi's principles of peace, equality, and social harmony. It reminds us to examine the narratives being woven today critically and to embrace the timeless lessons of compassion and nonviolence that Gandhi championed throughout his life.
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  • Reviewed in India on 3 July 2021
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    It might seemed a little bit boring in-between but its very insightful and makes one ponder and reflect on the significant question of life like integrity, truth and resilience.

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  • Ana Bailune
    5.0 out of 5 stars Um homem, apenas
    Reviewed in Brazil on 26 March 2015
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    Gostei de ler, pois sendo uma autobiografia, não dá espaço a especulações. Gandhi como ele é, um homem, e não um deus.
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  • GKB
    5.0 out of 5 stars a Great example of Being and doing Goodness
    Reviewed in the United States on 5 February 2013
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    A beautiful and touching good read! a Great example of how we should try and live-- kindness, honesty, respect, loyalty..., enjoyed reading and walking with Mohandas Gandi's 'An AutobiographyThe Story of My Experiments with Truth' as he journeyed through his life. He was a deeply good and conscience human being. I would highly recommend this book to all.
  • Advaita
    5.0 out of 5 stars great insight into a great person that lived a simple yet profound life
    Reviewed in Canada on 1 August 2014
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    This is a book that would guide the minds of those who are seekers for inner unfoldment. Gandhi the great leader wrote candidly about his fears, weaknesses and limitations allowing the regular person to identify with his life; yet he attained such personal heights by the quest for "truth" as he embraced virtue and service to others as his life mission. Thus a book of what is possible despite our so called limitations.
  • Ju
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent livre
    Reviewed in France on 11 July 2013
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    Je recommande fortement ce livre, un témoignage superbe de Gandhi sur sa vie, ses idées, ses combats.
    Le format kindle est en très bonne qualité, bien meilleure que des versions gratuites que l'on peut trouver sur internet.
  • Karen Colquhoun
    5.0 out of 5 stars A humble hero
    Reviewed in Australia on 26 August 2023
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    My hero. What a man!