--- product_id: 1610355 title: "The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas (Vintage Spiritual Classics)" price: "VT9177" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1610355-the-essential-gandhi-an-anthology-of-his-writings-on-his store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas (Vintage Spiritual Classics) **Price:** VT9177 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas (Vintage Spiritual Classics) - **How much does it cost?** VT9177 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1610355-the-essential-gandhi-an-anthology-of-his-writings-on-his) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas (Vintage Spiritual Classics) [Mahatma Gandhi, Louis Fischer, M.K.Gandhi, Gandhi] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas (Vintage Spiritual Classics) Review: Well organized, inspiring - I've read a total of 3 books about Mahatma Gandhi, all of them stemming from his own writings. This is the best out of those three books. It is well organized and takes the most crucial parts of his writings and puts them in an order that is coherent and easy to read. The notes by the editor also make it easy for someone who does not know the whole history surrounding Gandhi's plight. She sets the setting and environment with each chapter making sure the reader knows what is going on regardless of their previous knowledge of the situation. This is why I always suggest this book to anyone who wants to start learning about this amazing man. It is very inspirational, and I have highlighted and reflected on quite a few passages. This is one of my most lent books since everyone hears about and references this man, but very few actually know anything about him. This is the best book to allow people to be introduced to his ideas and beliefs. Review: outstanding and inspirational - Wow! This is such an inspirational book! I'm chagrined that I hadn't read it before. In this book, Ganhi's thoughts, experiments, approaches that resulted in the coming together of millions of people, guiding them to not just a more enlightened spiritual being, but, like most great religious leaders, moving them toward [political] justice. Brilliant read. Perhaps because of the interpretation or the shear brilliance of the man, I found this book to be a much slower read than many books. As one with an interest in personal - spiritual growth as well as political movements, this was an outstanding book for me. I was surprised to read about his relationships with his children. I couldn't give this a rating any lower than A+. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #202,936 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #155 in Asian Politics #196 in Social Activist Biographies #970 in Religious Leader Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (249) | | Dimensions | 5.18 x 0.8 x 7.92 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1400030501 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1400030507 | | Item Weight | 9.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | November 12, 2002 | | Publisher | Vintage | ## Images ![The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas (Vintage Spiritual Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WToYXUOxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well organized, inspiring *by P***C on June 8, 2008* I've read a total of 3 books about Mahatma Gandhi, all of them stemming from his own writings. This is the best out of those three books. It is well organized and takes the most crucial parts of his writings and puts them in an order that is coherent and easy to read. The notes by the editor also make it easy for someone who does not know the whole history surrounding Gandhi's plight. She sets the setting and environment with each chapter making sure the reader knows what is going on regardless of their previous knowledge of the situation. This is why I always suggest this book to anyone who wants to start learning about this amazing man. It is very inspirational, and I have highlighted and reflected on quite a few passages. This is one of my most lent books since everyone hears about and references this man, but very few actually know anything about him. This is the best book to allow people to be introduced to his ideas and beliefs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ outstanding and inspirational *by R***H on December 3, 2008* Wow! This is such an inspirational book! I'm chagrined that I hadn't read it before. In this book, Ganhi's thoughts, experiments, approaches that resulted in the coming together of millions of people, guiding them to not just a more enlightened spiritual being, but, like most great religious leaders, moving them toward [political] justice. Brilliant read. Perhaps because of the interpretation or the shear brilliance of the man, I found this book to be a much slower read than many books. As one with an interest in personal - spiritual growth as well as political movements, this was an outstanding book for me. I was surprised to read about his relationships with his children. I couldn't give this a rating any lower than A+. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gandhi for the Common Man *by M***D on January 14, 2013* The Essential Gandhi edited by Louis Fischer provides the reader with a solid introduction into Gandhi's' life, work, and ideas in his own words. It's not a biography in the conventional understanding of the word, but rather a hybrid mix of biographical note and philosophical articulation of the principles that have made Gandhi one of the most beloved historical figures of the last century. Gandhi was not a perfect man as illustrated by the sections on meat eating and his early religious struggles in the first part of the book. That's really important because noted historical figures sometimes take on a pre-godly reverence that blinds us to their flaws. Highly recommended book on Gandhi that just may cause one to step back and consider their own life. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas - Non-Violent Resistance (Satyagraha) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1610355-the-essential-gandhi-an-anthology-of-his-writings-on-his](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1610355-the-essential-gandhi-an-anthology-of-his-writings-on-his) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*