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Gandhi his life, his struggles, his words

In all respects Gandhi was an uncommon person. Outraged by human suffering, revolted by injustice, and guided by faith, Gandhi spent his life standing up for what he believed to be right. He did this with unfailing strength and equanimity, ready to give his life for the poorest and most despised in...

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Main Author: Lambilly-Bresson, Élisabeth de
Other Authors: Cordier, Severine
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
French
Published: New York : Enchanted Lion Books, 2010.
Edition:1st American ed.
Series:Great spiritual leaders of modern times
Subjects:
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Statesmen > India > Biography > Juvenile.
Pacifists > India > Biography > Juvenile.
India > Politics and government > 1919-1947 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Nonviolence > India > History > 20th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
Government, Resistance to > India > History > 20th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:In all respects Gandhi was an uncommon person. Outraged by human suffering, revolted by injustice, and guided by faith, Gandhi spent his life standing up for what he believed to be right. He did this with unfailing strength and equanimity, ready to give his life for the poorest and most despised in the belief that every human being should be able to live with dignity and freedom.
Item Description:"Originally published in French as Gandhi, 2007 Bayard Éditions Jeunesse. Translated by Robert Brent."
Physical Description:67 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781592700943 (alk. paper)
1592700942 (alk. paper)
Author Notes:Élisabeth de Lambilly received her degree in History. She is a prolific author, specializing in non-fiction books for children. She is the mother of three and lives in France. Born in France in 1979, today Séverine is an award-winning illustrator. In 2004, her work was selected for exhibition at the Bologna Book Fair, and that same year she was awarded the Institute of France prize for painting. In 2009, she was awarded the prestigious Chronos prize for her title Emma and her Two Grandmothers.

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