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The Gift of Anger: And Other Lessons from My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi Hardcover – April 25, 2017

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Discover ten vital and extraordinary life lessons from one of the most important and influential philosophers and peace activists of the twentieth century—Mahatma Gandhi—in this poignant and timely exploration of the true path from anger to peace, as recounted by Gandhi’s grandson, Arun Gandhi. In the current troubled climate, in our country and in the world, these lessons are needed more than ever before.

“We should not be ashamed of anger. It’s a very good and a very powerful thing that motivates us. But what we need to be ashamed of is the way we abuse it.” —Mahatma Gandhi

Arun Gandhi was just twelve years old when his parents dropped him off at Sevagram, his grandfather’s famous ashram. To Arun, the man who fought for India’s independence and was the country’s beloved preeminent philosopher and leader was simply a family member. He lived there for two years under his grandfather’s wing until Gandhi’s assassination.

While each chapter contains a singular, timeless lesson, The Gift of Anger also takes you along with Arun on a moving journey of self-discovery as he learns to overcome his own struggle to express his emotions and harness the power of anger to bring about good. He learns to see the world through new eyes under the tutelage of his beloved grandfather and provides a rare, three-dimensional portrait of this icon for the ages.

The ten vital life lessons strike a universal chord about self-discovery, identity, dealing with anger, depression, loneliness, friendship, and family—perfect for anyone searching for a way to effecting healing change in a fractured world.
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  1. Print length
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  4. Publication date
    April 25, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 1.2 x 7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1476754853
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1476754857
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Arun Gandhi, born in 1934, is the fifth grandson of Mohandas K. Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi. He was a journalist for more than thirty years for the Times of India and has written for The Washington Post. His first of two books for children was Grandfather Gandhi. Currently, Arun serves as president of the Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute and travels the world speaking to governmental leaders, as well as to university and high school students about the practices of peace and nonviolence. He lives in Rochester, New York. Visit him at ArunGandhi.org.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery/Jeter Publishing (April 25, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1476754853
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1476754857
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.2 x 7 inches
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Customers find the book easy to read and inspiring. They appreciate the practical insights and wisdom it provides on living peacefully. The narrative style is described as real-life and poignant, with gentle reminiscences. Readers describe the book as beautiful and heartwarming.

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Customers find the book easy to read and full of wisdom. They appreciate the practical aspects of living peacefully and simple lessons to practice. The writing is well-crafted and it's a nice, fluid read. It's a must-read for them.

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  • Leona E
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written - engaging and inspirational
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2017
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    The Gift of Anger is a powerful and heartfelt volume filled with wonderful ideas for living a life of integrity and inner peace. In the book Arun Gandhi recounts a two year period during his adolescence when he lived with his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi, and learned valuable lessons that significantly altered his life. One of the most important of these was how to transform anger into positive energy that can be used to heal instead of harm. Since that time Arun grew up to become an author, speaker, humanitarian, and one of the most renowned peace activists in the world. This inspirational and informative volume is not only important to own, but to gift - again and again!
    - Leona Evans
    Author of The Evolving Peacemaker:
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Audiobook ever!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021
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    I loved every minute of it. The author reads the story which is the best. A beautiful, real life telling of grandson’s lessons from Gandhi. A must read for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world and in themselves. A beautiful, uplifting perspective that is centered in real-life situations. The whole Gandhi family has so much to give to the world!!!! ❤️
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  • Inamakah
    5.0 out of 5 stars A jewel in my library
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
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    This is such a wonderful book, full of wisdom and thoughts to consider making them your own. Arun Gandhi's experiences with his grandfather are very relatable and appreciated. I consider this book one of those few jewels in my library.
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  • ricardo_guerrero
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's a very good little book
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    It's a very good little book. I enjoyed it. It was more autobiographical than anything else - not a whole lot you can take away from it, but a few things here and there, small tidbits that will definitely stay with you. I found out about this book from a friend overseas whose country (the Philippines) does not have Amazon shipping. He asked me to buy it for him and send it, which I did. After reading a bit of it, I decided to buy a copy for myself. I don't remember how much I paid, I think it was about $12-15, but the jacket says $24.00...overpriced. Arun Ghandi has had a most interesting life, thanks mostly to being a Ghandi. And like his 'Bapuji', he is a true humanitarian. A lesson for us all.
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  • blahblahfoo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on practical aspects of living peacefully
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017
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    Very good book. Digestible in small chunks. Lots of useful, practical insights on the struggle to lead a more productive, peaceful life. I saw Arun Gandhi in person and picked up this book because of it. I have already given it to others to read because I don't want it sitting on my shelf. It needs to be out there in the world being read by others.
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  • stacey
    5.0 out of 5 stars AN IMPORTANT READ FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2018
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    This is an amazing little book with a HUGE message. It is a book that we can keep going back to in order to fuel our resolve to "BE THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD". KUDOS to Mr. Gandhi for delivering this important message in such a beautiful, poignant way.
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  • Carol Bragg
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book to treasure
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017
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    This beautiful little book will capture your heart. The stories are absolutely wonderful, giving a glimpse into the life of the great Mahatma. In many ways, The Gift of Anger is a handbook on how to lead a nonviolent life. I've been working in the field of nonviolence for five decades now and am so grateful to the author for sharing in such a readable fashion the wisdom he learned from his grandfather.
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  • Betty G. Brown
    3.0 out of 5 stars Many lessons learned
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
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    A simply stated epistle on kindness and calmness well worth time and brought realizations that will be remembered for years
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  • Katawally
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful
    Reviewed in Germany on September 13, 2017
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    This is one of the best books I've ever read. I'm so glad I got it. It's up there with my all time best books that I'll be buying copies of to give to people.
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  • WENDY VAN VREESWIJK SIMPSON
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for everyone!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2018
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    This is a wonderful inciteful and tender book about the relationship that Arun, Gandhi's grandson has with his grandfather. It gives you an incredible insite into the wonderful and fascinating man that Gandhi was. It is full of suggestions about getting in touch with your anger and using it in a positive form. There is also history of the era in it. I highly recommend it as a must for for school reading and was sad to put the book down. Well done Arun for bringing your grandfather to life and continuing his humaine legacy.
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  • Ilan B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book by the grandson of Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2023
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    Great read by Dr. Arun Gandhi, with stories about the life of his grandfather, Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi that can be applied to our own lives on a daily basis. Highly recommend!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant reminder.
    Reviewed in India on May 11, 2020
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    The message of this book is a poignant reminder to the readers for introspection on our beliefs, behaviour and action.
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  • jap_de_mos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!
    Reviewed in Germany on January 31, 2019
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    A very inspiring book with many ideas and thoughts for my life and how I live inside this onw world.
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