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Mohandas K. Gandhi is one of the most inspiring figures of our time. In his classic autobiography he recounts the story of his life and how he developed his concept of active nonviolent resistance?? which propelled the Indian struggle for independence and countless other nonviolent struggles of the twentieth century.

In a new foreword?? noted peace expert and teacher Sissela Bok urges us to adopt Gandhi's "titude of experimenting?? of tesing what will and will not bear close scrutiny?? what can and cannot be adapted to new circumstances??"order to bring about change in our own lives and communities.

All royalties earned on this book are paid to the Navajivan Trust?? founded by Gandhi?? for use in carrying on his work.

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Gandhi's nonviolent struggles in South Africa and India had already brought him to such a level of notoriety?? adulation?? and controversy that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career?? he took it as an opportunity to explain himself. Although accepting of his status as a great innovator in the struggle against racism?? violence?? and?? just then?? colonialism?? Gandhi feared that enthusiasm for his ideas tended to exceed a deeper understanding. He says that he was after truth rooted in devotion to God and attributed the turning points?? successes?? and challenges in his life to the will of God. His attempts to get closer to this divine power led him to seek purity through simple living?? dietary practices (he called himself a fruitarian)?? celibacy?? and ahimsa?? a life without violence. It is in this sense that he calls his book The Stor