The Story Of My Life | M. K. Gandhi | Navjivan Trust | Rs 5.00
This book has been been specifically prepared for use in schools, with the contents being abridged and simplified with Topics for Essays at the end by Bharatan Kumarappa. This books has been prescribed as one of the text-books for certain general knowledge examinations by some voluntary educational organizations.
Gandhi - A Pictorial Biography | B. R. Nanda | Indian Govt.'s I&B Ministry | Rs 80.00
This is the first pictorial biography of Gandhi in which the narrative- concise, readable and incisive - is illustrated with contemporary photographs and facsimiles of letters, newspaper reports and cartoons, adding up to a fascinating flash-back on the life of Mahatma Gandhi and the struggle for Indian freedom led by him. The book will revive many memories in those who have lived through the Gandhian era; it should also be of interest to the post-independence generations.
The Story Of Gandhi | Rajkumari Shanker | CBT | Rs 31.00
Published by the Children's Book Trust, this book is an excellent presentation of the life of Gandhiji, specifically aimed at children. Written in a lucid language, the book - as the title suggests - narrates history in a story form. The text is published in good readable fonts and interspersed with some photographs.
Bapu (Set of two books) | F. C. Freitas | National Book Trust | 16.00
With illustrations from the author himself, this set of two books offers information on the leader's various satyagraha's against the establishment. Aimed at children, it also dwells on quite a few philosophies of Gandhiji which could be inculcated as habits in young children.
Mahatma Gandhi | Jyoti Solapurkar | Jyotsna Prakashan | Rs 6.00
This is another story book on Mahatma Gandhi. The difference is in terms of the font, number of pages and photographs. This little book has fewer pages - enabling a fast read of the works of the Mahatma - and much bigger fonts, making it more readable for kids of younger age.