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4.0
The most commendable thing about this book is that it doesn't put gandhi on a pedestal or deifies him. This book considers gandhi a normal person with his own strengths and flaws. Even bapu considered himself as a person with imperfections and this is exactly what the book wants to convey. The moment somebody does this it's easy to connect and then make sense of his decisions. Author isn't afraid to make references to some of the controversial aspects of mahatma. But along the way it also describes how this man went to conquer the heart and soul of the millions. It would be a great read for younger generation since most of us are either disillusioned with mahatma's life or find it very idealistic and ritualistic. In current times gandhi has certainly become more symbolic and somewhere we are loosing the essence of his values. I hope this brings out clarity to readers and gives insights into clearly the most influential person of India.
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