My life and the path of non-violence

This book represents the definitive collection of key texts by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the man who changed the course of 20th-century history without firing a shot. It includes his celebrated autobiography, "e;My Life,"e; in which the Mahatma recounts with astonishing candor his journey from a shy Indian youth to the leader of the liberation movement; his correspondence with Leo Tolstoy, which profoundly influenced the development of his philosophy of nonviolent resistance; and his seminal articles and essays on the principles of ahimsa, satyagraha, and civil disobedience. Gandhi created a unique philosophy of action that proved effective in the struggle against colonialism and injustice. His ideas inspired Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, and millions of people around the world. This book is not just a historical document, but a living guide to spiritual and political transformation, relevant today as humanity faces violence, intolerance, and disunity. For a wide range of readers interested in philosophy, history, politics and spiritual practices.