Jeanette Eaton 's book, Gandhi, Fighter Without a Sword, was published in 1950 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1951. It shows how non-violence can have positive outcomes, as well as Gandhi 's love for all people, especially those who suffer. Mahatmas Gandhi is known for his movement of non-violence called Satyagraha, which means "true-force." He esteemed the world with his non-violent philosophy. Known as Mahatma to many of his followers, or the "great souled one," Gandhi was an activist in South Africa, and in years following WW1, he was the leading figure in India 's struggle for Independence from Great Britain. Gandhi was imprisoned several times, and while in prison, Gandhi fasted to protest against other injustice. In 1947, he began working towards peace between Hindus and Muslims. Gandhi, Fighter Without a Sword gives inspiration to humanity that violence is not the answer and when working together anything can be accomplished.
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He stood strongly by what he believed in. The book shows that every conflict among people does not need violence to be resolved. In facts, Gandhi inspired other fellow leaders in these cases to use non-violence movements to resolve their issues. Gandhi tried to also bring religious teachings together by getting them to work as a whole instead of individuals, even though he was a member of a higher caste system in Hindu. Gandhi tried to help people in the lover caste system known as the Untouchables. In his eyes, he believed that they were just people, and people do not need a caste system to define them. Gandhi also had many goals, leading non-violence protest, and bringing people together were some of the few he had to offer. Today Mahatmas Gandhi has been marked as one of the most influential leaders in history to lead non-violent
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He stood strongly by what he believed in. The book shows that every conflict among people does not need violence to be resolved. In facts, Gandhi inspired other fellow leaders in these cases to use non-violence movements to resolve their issues. Gandhi tried to also bring religious teachings together by getting them to work as a whole instead of individuals, even though he was a member of a higher caste system in Hindu. Gandhi tried to help people in the lover caste system known as the Untouchables. In his eyes, he believed that they were just people, and people do not need a caste system to define them. Gandhi also had many goals, leading non-violence protest, and bringing people together were some of the few he had to offer. Today Mahatmas Gandhi has been marked as one of the most influential leaders in history to lead non-violent