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Being the Change : In the Footsteps of the Mahatma by Ashutosh Salil, Barkha Mathur
4.0
If you have watched Delhi Crime 2, (not giving any spoilers here), you will particularly be aware of the concept of "born criminals" as a tribe are, and how it adversely affects the people. Misconceptions and stereotypes play a main role in it, and it's important to address them. And one of the stories in this book talks about it.
In the book "Being The Change- In the Footsteps of the Mahatma", author Ashutosh Salil and Barkha Mathur, through seven stories, explores the change in the social scenario and situations in the region of Vidarbha, inspired by the teachings, motivation, message, and ideology of Mahatma Gandhi. Published on the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, this book shares the stories of people who have kept the spirit of Satya, Ahimsa, Tyaag, and Hridya Parivartan (Truth, Non-violence, Sacrifice, and Change of heart).
I rarely read non-fiction, because they sometimes become factually heavy and overburdened, or because of the impractical practices, fail to grab my attention. But this book was different, as it represented stories of real people, real problems, and real solutions. It was written in such an easy and engaging language, that the stories just flow and make you hooked with them, giving life lessons and motivation.
The stories here depict how the development of the country starts from the grassroots level, from the villages and remote areas, and for that, how much sacrifice and struggle is needed. And how, even though it looks challenging, could be achieved and that there is still the need for improvement, of resources and of people who could stimulate it.
If you are someone who is looking forward to reading stories on sociology or wants to see how the utopian concept of Gandhian ideology gets picturized in real life, you should check out this book.
In the book "Being The Change- In the Footsteps of the Mahatma", author Ashutosh Salil and Barkha Mathur, through seven stories, explores the change in the social scenario and situations in the region of Vidarbha, inspired by the teachings, motivation, message, and ideology of Mahatma Gandhi. Published on the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, this book shares the stories of people who have kept the spirit of Satya, Ahimsa, Tyaag, and Hridya Parivartan (Truth, Non-violence, Sacrifice, and Change of heart).
I rarely read non-fiction, because they sometimes become factually heavy and overburdened, or because of the impractical practices, fail to grab my attention. But this book was different, as it represented stories of real people, real problems, and real solutions. It was written in such an easy and engaging language, that the stories just flow and make you hooked with them, giving life lessons and motivation.
The stories here depict how the development of the country starts from the grassroots level, from the villages and remote areas, and for that, how much sacrifice and struggle is needed. And how, even though it looks challenging, could be achieved and that there is still the need for improvement, of resources and of people who could stimulate it.
If you are someone who is looking forward to reading stories on sociology or wants to see how the utopian concept of Gandhian ideology gets picturized in real life, you should check out this book.