Kasturba Gandhi: A Bio Fiction

Book Details

• Publisher: Niyogi Books Private Limited

• Author: Giriraj Kishore

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 424

• Release Date: 16-08-2018

• ISBN: 9789386906489

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches

• Languages: English, Hindi

About the Book

Kasturba Gandhi is a fictionalized biography of one of India's most remarkable women, Kasturba Gandhi, who, alongside her husband, Mahatma Gandhi, played a crucial role in the fight for freedom and equality. The narrative not only sheds light on her personal sacrifices but also paints a vivid picture of her unwavering strength of conviction in fighting for justice, particularly for Indian women in South Africa and the Indian Freedom Movement.

This book unveils a rare perspective of Kasturba Gandhi, who, though often in the shadow of her famous husband, was a pillar of strength and resilience in her own right. She was the first Indian woman to voluntarily face a jail sentence on foreign soil for the cause of women’s rights in South Africa. It highlights her empowerment within the confines of tradition and convention, and her ability to stand as a silent but formidable force, empowering herself and supporting her husband’s transformative journey from Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi to the revered Mahatma Gandhi.

The story also brings to light the lesser-known aspects of Gandhi's personal life, portraying him as a family man, a father, and a husband. It demonstrates how Kasturba's sacrifices allowed Bapu to focus on the larger cause of freedom, often at the cost of her own well-being and family. Her willingness to endure imprisonment in South Africa, uphold her vegetarian lifestyle, and fight for causes even when her husband was jailed in India shows her indomitable spirit.

The book culminates in a poignant moment when Kasturba breathes her last at the Aga Khan Palace, where she was imprisoned, leaving behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and sacrifice. Through her journey, this biography beautifully captures how one woman’s quiet support helped shape the future