About the Book: Who Was Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869 in British-occupied India. Though he
studied law in London and spent his early adulthood in South Africa, he remained
devoted to his homeland and spent the later part of his life working to make
India an independent nation. Calling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi
led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the
world. Gandhi is recognized internationally as a symbol of hope, peace, and
freedom
About the Author: Dana Meachen Rau
Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture
books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies.