Publisher's Synopsis
""Kasturba: Wife of Gandhi"" by Sushila Nayyar is a biography of Kasturba Gandhi, the wife of Mahatma Gandhi. The book covers Kasturba's life from her childhood to her marriage to Gandhi and her involvement in the Indian independence movement. It also explores the challenges she faced as a woman in a patriarchal society and her role in supporting her husband's ideals of non-violence and civil disobedience. The book provides insights into Kasturba's personality, her relationship with Gandhi, and her contributions to the Indian freedom struggle. The author draws on various sources, including personal letters and interviews with Kasturba's family members and associates, to present a comprehensive account of her life. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in Indian history, women's studies, 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.