The Words of Gandhi [Paperback]

Mahatma Gandhi (Author), Richard Attenborough (Author)

Book Description

Series: Newmarket Words Of Series | Publication Date: October 19, 2001

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.

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About the Author

Sir Richard Attenborough is the director of the 1982 film Gandhi, winner of eight Academy Awards®, and the author of In Search of Gandhi. His international film and stage career as an actor, producer, and director spans sixty years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Second Edition edition (October 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557044686
• ISBN-13: 978-1557044686
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comparable to Proverbs, May 16, 1998

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This review is from: The Words of Gandhi (Newmarket words of... series) (Hardcover)

It is like the Book of Proverbs in the Bible. Gandhi's seemingly superhuman insight on virtue is indeed deeply moving. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to hear many of the words of the wisest.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, August 9, 2006

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This review is from: The Words of Gandhi (Paperback)

This book is short and sweet (the quotes are spaced out on the pages and they include photographs). This was informative of areas Ghandi does not talk of much in his autobiography, especially his views on non-violence. Inspiring quotes that get you thinking.

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars "Chosen Words of Gandhi', September 10, 2010

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This review is from: The Words of Gandhi: Second Edition (Newmarket "Words Of" Series) (Hardcover)

The book from Richard Attenborough of quotes from Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi-(Mahatma Gandhi)contain many of his quotes which were chosen by the editor, Richard Attenborough but it is self serving and biased for a few reasons. Mr. Attenborough is English, was made "Commander of the Order of the British Empire" in 1967 & was Knighted in 1976 all for England. The problem I find is that even though Mr. Attenborough made over 80 films and had many achievements, Gandhi starved and suffered for India's independence from England. A quote which is a startling one from Gandhi is about "Civil Disobedience" & reads "Nonviolence is infinitely superior to violence. But the message of nonviolence is for those who know how to die-not for those who are afraid of death. If one has not that courage, I want him to cultivate the art of killing and being killed, rather than in a cowardly manner to flee from danger." This quote from Gandhi was hung on the wall of Bruce Lee's gym! Remember that England oppressed India and that is where Richard Attenborough, being a Knight and a "Commander of the British Empire" has a conflict of interest. Mr. Attenborough directed the film "Gandhi" and won an award for the film but his chosen quotes leave out the interesting one's. An example is the quote about civil disobedience. Representing "The "British Empire" and representing Gandhi is ironic in my opinion. Most of the quotes from Gandhi that are used in Mr. Attenborough's book are lily white compared to the strife that Gandhi has suffered for India's independence from Great Briton & the book should have been titled-"Quotes from Gandhi that England tolerated"-Craig Barr.