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The Father of the Indian Nation tells the story of his life in My Experiments With Truth, the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi. Summary of the Book Not lightly does one man stand up to an empire and demand their submission. Not lightly does one seemingly frail individual demand justice, equality and truth in the face of insurmountable odds. Not lightly does one “fakir” challenge the might of the British Empire. By all means, then, not lightly does one talk of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi’s name reverberates throughout the world as the singular symbol of the ideals of peace, truth and justice. Having grown up in India, he left his country to work in South Africa. There, away from the home he loved, he discovered the atrocities that the British Empire was standing upon. He discovered the meaningless violence, the wanton chaos and the unjust treatment rendered unto the coloured and the native races. He began a saga that was founded on his principles of nonviolence and truth. He began lashing out against the Britishers in a unique way that is unparalleled. Single-handedly, he earned a name that he is known by around the world. In this book, Mahatma Gandhi reveals the story of his life, the story of his experiments with truth About Mahatma Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a freedom fighter, former advocate and Indian political figure. He was famous for his advocacy on nonviolence and his general outlook on life. Born in Porbandar, Gujarat, Gandhi's life was changed with his education and eventual journey to South Africa where he helped the natives battle racism. He returned to his motherland to find her weeping under the weight of British Rule and his actions finally engulfed India into the final years of conflict before finally achieving Independence. Gandhi is known as the Father of the Indian Nation. Media Note Much of Gandhi’s life was adapted into a hit film starring Ben Kingsley.