Gandhi, a memoir by William L. Shirer. 36 Want to read; 7 Currently reading; Published by Simon and Schuster in New York. Written in English Places: India, United States; Subjects: Gandhi, Mahatma, , Shirer, William L. , Statesmen -- India -- Biography, Journalists -- United States -- . Recalling his friendship and conversations with the late Indian leader, William Shirer presents a portrait of Gandhi that spotlights his frailties as well as his accomplishments. As a young foreign correspondent, William Shirer reported briefly on Gandhi—but the year was , when India's struggle for independence peaked and Gandhi scored perhaps his greatest political bltadwin.ru by: · At the beginning of the s, historian William L. Shirer was sent to India by the Chicago Tribune to cover the rise of the Independence Movement. During this time Shirer was privileged to observe Mahatma Gandhi as he launched the Civil Disobedience Campaign and to enjoy his personal friendship and confidence. In this fascinating memoir, Shirer writes perceptively and unforgettably 4/5.
As a young foreign correspondent, Shirer reported briefly on Gandhi—but the year was , when India's struggle for independence peaked and Gandhi scored perhaps his greatest political success. So, though Shirer's memoir is inflated with Talks on India and Thoughts on Gandhi, and freighted with vituperations against the British, it also recaptures the novelty of his approach and the. William Shirer's memoir about the year he spend with Gandhi in India. Not the best book I've read by Shirer, but good nevertheless. I am not sure Gandhi's ideas were quite as good as Shirer believed, but it was good enough that now I have to read Gandhi's biography. Read more. One person found this helpful. Gandhi, a memoir by William L. Shirer, , Simon and Schuster edition, in English - 1st Touchstone ed.
Gandhi, a memoir by William L. Shirer. 36 Want to read; 7 Currently reading; Published by Simon and Schuster in New York. Written in English Places: India, United States; Subjects: Gandhi, Mahatma, , Shirer, William L. , Statesmen -- India -- Biography, Journalists -- United States -- Biography. Gandhi: A Memoir The Nightmare Years * (volume 2) — made into a American television miniseries directed by Anthony Page with Sam Waterston as Shirer A Native's Return * (volume 3). William L. Shirer was an American journalist and historian. He became known for his broadcasts on CBS from the German capital of Berlin through the first year of World War II. Start reading Gandhi: A Memoir on your Kindle in under a minute.
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