Gandhi's List of Social Sins (edition 2011) by Frank Woolever

Published by Dorrance Publishing.

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Gandhi. His is a name most people are familiar with, a name with a story, a deeply meaningful and moving story. I believe I will never grow tired of reading about this great soul and his influence, and this book is one I am glad to have added to my collection. Though less biographical than most books I've read relating to Gandhi, it is probably the most practical, in terms of application and reflection of the seven social sins I've come across yet.

In the opening pages of this book we are told by the author that its purpose is threefold:
1 - to give greater exposure to the list of social sins

2 - to explore how Gandhi's life and efforts can be a useful guide

and 3 - to share some of the author's own reflections and experiences in relation to those social sins;

and each chapter covers one of the seven sins (wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, commerce without morality, science without humanity, knowledge without character, worship without sacrifice, politics without principle), offering not only examples of Gandhi's own efforts in his lifetime but also examples by other individuals since then and issues where these "sins" have been or are apparent in the world even outside of Gandhi's time and location, as well as leading the reader to think of how s/he could apply the message to his/her own life and world.

I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in or appreciation for Gandhi, especially for those interested in the seven social sins this book pertains to. :)

Rating: three stars