A Guide To Health, Mahatma Gandhi
A Guide To Health, Mahatma Gandhi
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A Guide To Health

Author: Mahatma Gandhi

Narrator: Russell Binns

Unabridged: 4 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/18/2021


Synopsis

Though he is best remembered as the civil rights leader whose nonviolent protests called attention to a number of important issues, including the negative consequences of British imperialism, Mahatma Gandhi was an ascetic person who strove to maintain health and purity. A Guide to Health sets forth his beliefs and practices related to a wide range of health and wellness issues, ranging from diet to exercise to sexual activity.

Reviews

A book written by my role model about the field in which I work. There was nothing more I wanted from a book, and I was so excited to read it. I didn't know what was the reason why Gandhi, who was trained in law in London, decided to write a book about health all of a sudden until he mentioned it in......more

The key to health according to Gandhi is making sure you get lots of fresh air. This book was a little goofy but trying out some of Gandhi's suggestions has been fun (for instance, I eat a lot more fruit now). I also love his explanation of how the body works.......more

I was impressed by the topics that Gandhi wrote about nearly 100 years ago. Vaccination, wellness, cures, eating and drinking analysis. Subjects that are to this day debated on in a similar manner. Giving a modest rating only because of the intuitive directions, and of course, as mentioned by the au......more

Goodreads review by Yulia

При чтении было абсолютно сюрреалистическое ощущение. Ганди, все-таки, как ни крути, вождь. Не может он рассказывать о своих вкусах и предпочтениях без поучения всей индийской нации. С абсолютной непоколебимостью он отвергает врачей, но дает советы как лечить простуду и бубонную чуму. Он настаивает,......more