Romain Rolland's biography of Gandhi, his close friend from a foreign country, is unique in its elegant diction and profound meaning. What is even more rare is that the biographer Romain Rolland and the biography Gandhi are both heroes with similar qualities who emerged from the rapids of the times. The author's understanding and support for the biography are all in the book, which is not found in other biographies of Gandhi.
On October 2, 1869, Gandhi was born into a wealthy family in India. When he was born, India, this ancient and mysterious eastern country, had already lost its glory and dignity and became a British colony. This is an important background for Gandhi's lifelong struggle. For India's independence, he successively taught the people in South Africa and India, and used his unique "passive" way to fight against the British guns, bayonets and iron rods. In order to spread and practice his non-violent ideas, Gandhi devoted his life's efforts and was on the verge of death again and again. Finally, he was assassinated and his life was ended...
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This "Biography of Gandhi" gave me a deeper understanding of Gandhi. The tenacity and non-violent struggle he displayed during the Indian independence movement are admirable. Thinking that there are some friends around me who persist in fighting for their ideals and beliefs, I can feel their strength and courage. This book is not only a biography of Gandhi, but also a reflection on human nature and social change. It is worth reading.
This "Biography of Gandhi" gave me a deeper understanding of Gandhi. The tenacity and non-violent struggle he displayed during the Indian independence movement are admirable. Thinking that there are some friends around me who persist in fighting for their ideals and beliefs, I can feel their strength and courage. This book is not only a biography of Gandhi, but also a reflection on human nature and social change. It is worth reading.