Gandhi's ideas are as meaningful today as they were during his long and
inspiring life. His enlightening thoughts and beliefs, especially on
violence and the atomic bomb, reveal his eloquent foresight about our
contemporary world. The words of one of the greatest men of the
twentieth century, chosen by the award-winning director Richard
Attenborough from Gandhi's letters, speeches, and published writings,
explore the prophet's timeless thoughts on daily life, cooperation,
nonviolence, faith, and peace.
This bestselling volume includes an introduction by Attenborough and an
afterword by Time magazine Senior Foreign Correspondent Johanna
McGeary that places Gandhi's life and work in the historical context of
the twentieth century. This book and the film Gandhi were the result
of producer/director Richard Attenborough's long commitment to keeping
alive the flame of Gandhi's spiritual achievement and the wisdom of his
actions and his words. They are the wisdom and words of peace. Also
included are twenty striking historical photographs, specially selected
from the archives at the National Gandhi Museum in New Delhi, that
capture the important personal, political, and spiritual aspects of
Gandhi's career.