Gandhi

Demi. (2001). Gandhi. New York: Maragret K McElderry Books.

            Gandhi, by Demi, is the story of Gandhi and his life. It starts at the beginning with where he was born and his family. It describes the work he did and the different people he fought for including black and Indian people and women. The main focus is about Gandhi and his fight to end British oppression. There are several history events including the Amirtsar massacre and the Salt March. Gandhi’s message of nonviolence is stressed throughout the book and is a great message for middle school students. This story shows that even though the British used violence, Gandhi stood behind his beliefs and practiced nonviolence.

            I would use this book in my classroom because of all the history and the important message that it contains. Because Gandhi is from India, it is very informative about some of the history and culture of India. I love how Gandhi’s message of nonviolence is stressed throughout because there were so many times Gandhi could have given up and become violent but didn’t. I also like how it discussed how important Gandhi was not only in India but the entire world. It is important for students to read about heroes from different cultures and not just their own.