Publisher's Synopsis
""Kasturba: Wife of Gandhi"" is a biographical book written by Sushila Nayyar that tells the story of Kasturba Gandhi, the wife of Mahatma Gandhi. The book covers Kasturba's life from her childhood in Porbandar, India, to her marriage with Gandhi at the age of 13, and their journey together as they fought for India's independence. The book also explores Kasturba's role in the Indian freedom struggle, her participation in civil disobedience movements, and her time in prison. The author uses primary sources such as letters and interviews to provide an intimate portrayal of Kasturba's life and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society. The book also sheds light on the personal relationship between Kasturba and Gandhi, their shared values, and their differences. Overall, ""Kasturba: Wife of Gandhi"" is a compelling and insightful account of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in shaping India's history.This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.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.
