Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi – författare

Four or five years ago, at the insistence of some of my nearest co-workers, I agreed to write my autobiography. I made the start, but scarcely had I turned over the first sheet when riots broke out in Bombay and the work remained at a standstill....it is not my purpose to attempt a real autobiography. I simply want to tell the story of my numerous experiments with truth, and as my life consists of nothing but those experiments, it is true that the story will take the shape of an autobiography. But I shall not mind, if every page of it speaks only of my experiments. I believe, or at any rate flatter myself with the belief, that a connected account of all these experiments will not be without benefit to the reader.

Four or five years ago, at the instance of some of my nearest co-workers, I agreed to write my autobiography. I made the start, but scarcely had I turned over the first sheet when riots broke out in Bombay and the work remained at a standstill. it is not my purpose to attempt a real autobiography. I simply want to tell the story of my numerous experiments with truth, and as my life consists of nothing but those experiments, it is true that the story will take the shape of an autobiography. But I shall not mind, if every page of it speaks only of my experiments. I believe, or at any rate flatter myself with the belief, that a connected account of all these experiments will not be without benefit to the reader. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.

Four or five years ago, at the insistence of some of my nearest co-workers, I agreed to write my autobiography. I made the start, but scarcely had I turned over the first sheet when riots broke out in Bombay and the work remained at a standstill....it is not my purpose to attempt a real autobiography. I simply want to tell the story of my numerous experiments with truth, and as my life consists of nothing but those experiments, it is true that the story will take the shape of an autobiography. But I shall not mind, if every page of it speaks only of my experiments. I believe, or at any rate flatter myself with the belief, that a connected account of all these experiments will not be without benefit to the reader.

"The Story of My Experiment With Truth" is the autobiography of Mohandas K. Gandhi, covering his life from early childhood through to 1921. It was written in weekly instalments and published in his journal Navjivan from 1925 to 1929. Its eng translation also appeared in instalments in his other journal Young India. It was initiated at the insistence of Swami Anand and other close co-workers of Gandhi, for him to explain the background of his public campaigns. In 1999, the book was designated as one of the "100 Best Spiritual Books of the 20th Century" by a committee of global spiritual and religious authorities. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

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.