Mahatma Gandhi: A Biography

Year 1996
Pages 542
Binding Paperback

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This edition of Mahatma Gandhi: A Biography by B.R. Nanda is a biography or memoir about one person’s experiences. The copy shown here is 1996 • Oxford Univ Pr • 542 pages.

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Mahatma Gandhi: A Biography by B.R. Nanda is a more substantial, biography or memoir about one person’s experiences and choices.

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  • You want a personal story told in the author’s own voice.
  • You are looking for a life story with real choices and consequences.
  • If you value research-backed details, this novel follows deeply flawed people whose choices drive every turn and reveal surprising compassion.

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  • You are looking for a reference book rather than a regular read.
  • You want a completely different mood.
  • If lyrical digressions lose you, the cast spans generations, asking for investment in many lives and timelines.

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This book tells the story of a person’s life and experiences.

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