Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2014. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Search for a Library. The spine may show signs of wear. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- … The cake proved a bit difficult to eat. $22.61. Shirer provides an insightful memoir which displays the inspirational yet contradictory figure who so tormented the British Empire's hold on the 'jewel in the crown'. The review said in the memoir “We are told … Illustrated. He records the firsthand accounts without any prejudice or taking sides. As a young foreign correspondent, Shirer reported briefly on Gandhi—but the year was 1931, when India's struggle for independence peaked and Gandhi scored perhaps his greatest political success. Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence, his acts of disobedience (such as the Salt March), and his speeches and negotiations in defense of complete independence and Indian unity inspired and excited me. COVID-19: 41,322 new cases reported in India, tally crosses 93.51 lakh The book and author successfully delivers the experience of witnessing the journey of Gandhi’s cause in the light of a personal aide. 255pp. What knowledge he possessed. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. However, the content must have overcome the distracting writing style for me--I did finish the book. Mr. Gandhi’s mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi also appears to find mention in the memoir. At the beginning of the 1930s, historian William L. Shirer was sent to India by the Chicago Tribune to cover the rise of the Independence Movement. Barack Obama writes on Mahatma Gandhi in is memoir; Memorable poems by Margaret Atwood; Linda Woolverton to pen 'Eloise' adaptation; Stephen … Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Recalling his friendship and conversations with the late Indian leader, William Shirer presents a portrait of Gandhi that spotlights his frailties as well as his accomplishments.As a young foreign correspondent, William Shirer reported briefly on Gandhi—but the year was 1931, when India's struggle for independence peaked and Gandhi scored perhaps his greatest political success. In the early 1930s, William Shirer was a reporter for the Chicago Tribune who was covering the turbulent rise of fascism in Europe when he was dispatched to India, to report on something totally new to him -- Mahatma Gandhi's leadership of a political movement unlike any in history. Very readable. Gandhi's mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi also appears to find mention in the memoir Congress leader Rahul Gandhi(L) with former US president Barack Obama. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Shirer is the best possible primary source to tell Westerners about the great Eastern man. Former owner's embossed stamp to bottom of first page. Provides a fairly even-handed story of an American journalist's friendship with Mahatma Gandhi, and examines the cultural, political and interpersonal environs in which he moved and lived. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. As a young foreign correspondent, Shirer reported briefly on Gandhi—but the year was 1931, when India's struggle for independence peaked and Gandhi scored perhaps his greatest political success. What one gets in the book is a the portrait of a less saintly (albeit greatly respected) person. Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2012. Audio CD, Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged, Simon & Schuster; 1st edition (January 14, 1980), Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. Something went wrong. The book and author successfully delivers the experience of witnessing the journey of Gandhi’s cause in the light of a personal aide. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. “We are told of the handsomeness of men like Charlie Crist and Rahm Emanuel, but not the beauty of women, except for one or two instances, as in the case of Sonia Gandhi,” he wrote. Well, major lack of sentence fluency. Please try again. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. As a young foreign correspondent, William Shirer reported briefly on Gandhi—but the year was 1931, when India's struggle for independence peaked and Gandhi scored perhaps his greatest political success. Ghandi is amazing because he peacefully overthrew the strongest imperialist force in the world and a large country to democracy. Or perhaps I don't understand his journalism style of writing. Light rubbing and fading to edges. Please try again. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Welcome back. I wonder if Shirer was a bit ADD. It seems that Gandhi took a liking to Shirer thus he was given a unique window into Gandhi's daily life and thoughts. EMBED. The book offered a great background and story of Gandhi, but it did get a little too graphic at the end when it discussed the Mahatama's sex life...Otherwise, I really l. I started reading this book because I have always been interested in Gandhi's civil-disobedience and nonviolence movements against the British. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. No ratings or reviews yet. Gandhi's mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi also appears to find mention in the memoir. Gandhi. The book loses something in last chapter,just an opinion. A Memoir by William L. Shirer Paperback Book The Fast Free Shipping. Well done!! *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. EMBED. 8vo. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! A mostly political biography of one of the most dynamic and far-sighted leaders of this Century, from the author of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich. There was a problem loading your book clubs. About Wordery Wordery is one of the fastest growing online booksellers. I am not sure Gandhi's ideas were quite as good as Shirer believed, but it was good enough that now I have to read Gandhi's biography. Either is possible. Gandhi, a memoir Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Gandhi's mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi also appears to find mention in the memoir. It is an intriguing read because the book unveils a few stories of the Mahatma which are not often told. Gandhi : A Memoir by William L. Shirer A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Find items in libraries near you. It was an interesting background of the lives of those in India throughout the early to mid 1900s. The anecdotes about and the roles that Nehru, Patel, Naidu and Jinnah assumed are also well explicated and make good biographical sketches. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. (I give two sentences at the bottom of my review as examples.) This subject of Gandhi's life is the most incredible cake served in the styrofoam cup of this book. Gandhi - the human, the politician, the shrewd strategist, a co-worker, a leader - an amalgamation of personality types that was needed to first understand the diversity of India before retreiving her from the hands of the British. The storytelling aspect, especially the cliffhangers were done moderately and harmoniously. A wonderful chronicle of history. Well, major lack of sentence fluency. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. What a funny, witty, charming, passionate, amazing,intelligent human being .......always believing in TRUTH, A close personal look at Gandhi's struggle to gain freedom for India. someone interested in the civil-disobedience movement and non-violence movements, I started reading this book because I have always been interested in Gandhi's civil-disobedience and nonviolence movements against the British. Sonia Gandhi’s power ‘attributable to a shrewd and forceful intelligence’ In his memoir, Obama extensively praised Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s beauty. The NYT review said in the memoir 'we are told of … Really enjoyed this detailed and sometimes intimate account. Why? 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