'This is an eminently learned and well researched book; but it is also, and more importantly, a deeply engaged and even passionate book. And, I believe, there can really be no other way of writing about the man whom Einstein praised as "the most enlightened" of all political figures. We are greatly indebted to Douglas Allen for presenting the life ... Read morestory and the political and intellectual contributions of this man with such verve and clarity. In the midst of our horribly corrupt and violence-prone time, Gandhi is a beacon of light. Paraphrasing Martin Luther King's statement that "If humanity is to progress, Gandhi is inescapable", one might say that for anyone seeking to understand Gandhi, Allen's book is essential.' - Professor Fred Dallmayr, University of Notre Dame 'A perceptive and reliable introduction to Gandhi's life and thought, one that also shows how his thinking continues to throw considerable light on contemporary issues.' - Professor Lord Bhikhu Parekh, University of Westminster 'Captures the essence of Gandhi's constant striving for truth and his unusual journey on the path of non-violence. This book is a boon to researchers as well as to general readers.' - Usha Thakkar Show Less