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Number of Pages
500
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Dawn Of Life: M. K. Gandhi In South Africa is an intimate memoir that invites you into the early life of Mahatma Gandhi through the eyes of Prabhudas Gandhi, a boy born in 1901 who was deeply shaped by Gandhi’s years in the Phoenix Settlement. This book blends biography with personal memory, revealing how Swaraj began as a personal quest for freedom and self-discovery as much as a political movement. It speaks to history lovers, readers of philosophy and biography, and anyone seeking a hopeful, thoughtful look at a pivotal era; the tone is reflective, inspiring, and humane.
Translated by Hemang Ashwinkumar from the original Gujarati serialization, The Dawn Of Life unfolds as intimate recollections of a family history and a nation in ferment. It sketches the Phoenix Settlement, the people who surrounded Gandhi, and the days when the seeds of nonviolence and self-rule were sown in a young conscience. The narrative balances personal memory with historical context, inviting readers into moments of doubt, courage, and quiet resolve as Prabhudas reflects on what he witnessed and learned.
What makes The Dawn Of Life unique is its warm, accessible voice and its blend of memory and meaning. Readers will meet vivid characters, travel from the bustling rooms of a colonial-era home to the dusty streets of change, and follow a journey that remains relevant today: confronting fear, breaking down prejudice, and choosing a gentler path toward justice. The book emphasizes key concepts such as resilience, nonviolence, and the hard-won joys of freedom, all conveyed through clear, reflective prose that draws young and adult readers alike into Gandhi’s early world.
After finishing The Dawn Of Life, readers gain a deeper understanding of Gandhi’s roots and the human moments that informed his life’s work, along with a renewed sense of responsibility to confront prejudice within themselves. The book leaves you with a hopeful dawn—the sense that resilience, compassion, and thoughtful self-reflection can shape a more just world.
Product Details
Author
Prabhudas Gandhi
Publisher
Penguin Viking
Number of Pages
500
Language
English
SKU
BK0531100
ISBN
9780143475873
Dimensions
24 x 15.7 x 2.99 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 1,299
₹ 1,104
15% Off