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The Essential Writings of Mahatma Gandhi is a collection of letters, memoirs, articles and essays written by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, edited by Raghavan Iyer. Summary of the Book Mahatma Gandhi is remembered for his stance on non-violence and his contributions towards the Indian Independence Movement. In his writings, he carves out a unique portrait of himself. Readers of his autobiography, The Story of My Experiments With Truth, will be able to recognize his innately personal tone. He was constantly communicating with his followers and friends, giving them advice through dark times. In this selection of his writings, readers will be able to experience his ideas on a variety of topics. It contains his writings from his days as a barrister to his thoughts on India’s future once Independence was achieved. His ideals and philosophy carve out a picture of the man who is largely considered the figurehead of peace, goodwill to all men and the Father of the Indian Nation. 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 Blacks 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. About Raghavan Iyer Raghavan Iyer was an Indian academician, philosopher and political theorist. A graduate of Oxford University, he served as the Professor of political science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, eventually becoming Professor Emeritus. He has also written The Glass Curtain, Parapolitics: Toward the City of Man, and The Moral and Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi.