Kasturba: Wife Of Gandhi (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161633597)

Kasturba: Wife of Gandhi is a biography written by Sushila Nayyar that chronicles the life of Kasturba Gandhi, the wife of Mahatma Gandhi. The book explores Kasturba's life from her childhood in Porbandar, India, to her marriage to Gandhi at the age of 13, and her role in the Indian independence movement.The book delves into Kasturba's relationship with Gandhi, their shared commitment to non-violent resistance, and the sacrifices they made for the freedom struggle. It also sheds light on Kasturba's own activism, including her work for women's rights and her participation in the Salt Satyagraha.Nayyar's biography draws on primary sources such as Kasturba's letters and diaries, as well as interviews with her family and friends. The book also includes rare photographs and illustrations that provide a glimpse into Kasturba's life and times.Overall, Kasturba: Wife of Gandhi offers a fascinating and intimate portrait of a remarkable woman who played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India and the life of Mahatma Gandhi.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sushila Nayyar
ISBN-10: 1161633596
ISBN-13: 9781161633597
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 78
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d