8 Must-Read Books On Mahatma Gandhi On His Birth Anniversary

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi undeniably holds a place in the history of India. He has inspired the world by his lead role in a non-violent independence campaign for India. For whom who admires him, here are eight books on Mahatma Gandhi that you should read on the day of his151th  birth anniversary.

1. The Story Of My Experiments With Truth - Mahatma Gandhi

The autobiography of Gandhi gives us all the interpretations and studies his own perspective. The book compiles weekly installments written by him between 1925-1929. If you are really into the early life, ideologies, and mistakes of him, here is a truly interesting source you must read.

2. Gandhi Before India - Ramachandra Guha

This is a good source from historian Ramachandra Guha that tells about Mahatma Gandhi’s childhood and youth. Guta used the private papers of Gandhi’s contemporaries and colleagues as well as newspaper and court documents at that time as reliable references so the stories of shaping the philosophy of Gandhi are interestingly described.

3. My Dear Bapu - Letters from C. Rajagopalachari To The Gandhis

The book compiles the exchange letters between Gandhi and Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, who had an invaluable contribution to freedom in India. Their dialogues in the book will bring you an insight into their lives in a casual but unique way. Also, it's among the most reader-friendly books on Mahatma Gandhi that one can easily absorb.

4. The Good Boatman - Rajmohan Gandhi

The thing that makes this book on Mahatma Gandhi special is it was written by his own grandson. It is the look of Rajmohan into his grandfather’s philosophy but in a simplified way with a simplified archetype. If you are looking for a book with not much-complicated words, this book is a choice.

5. Gandhi: Prisoner of Hope - Judith M. Brown

Brown is a British historian, but she was born in India and has a deep interest in Indian politics. And this book of her gives you an insight into the private life and the way Gandhi believed and shaped the philosophy. Brown's project is highly recommended among books on Mahatma Gandhi that provides a fair biography of the legend.

6. The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi - Makarand R Paranjape

As mentioned in the title, the book is about the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi and relevant implications, especially the last six months of our old father. In another world, the book informs us of a deep meaning behind Gandhi’s death with an interesting storytelling voice.

7. Why I Assassinated Mahatma Gandhi - Gopal Godse

This book is not for those who are angry with the crime of Nathuram since it was written by the killer’s brother, Gopal Godse. The book tells all the stories happening during and after the assassination. Even the content of this book on Mahatma Gandhi death is controversial, it’s not that bad to know what provoked such an act.

8. I am Gandhi - Brad Meltzer

This is a choice for parents who want to bring children to Gandhi’s stories. Simple words, animated coloured images with qualified contents are all targeted towards those beginning to read and keep their maturity in mind.

Above is the list of recommended books on Mahatma Gandhi that feature different phases in his life, from his childhood to his final days. With this list, we hope to bring you a multidimensional perspective of the life of this Indian hero, from which we feel more grateful for what we have today.

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