Rajendra Prasad (1884–1963)

This book is really very good in many ways. In a very strange way, it does give an insight into what was happening in India at the turn of the century. Curiously, it does not shed much light on the main event of the times - the gradual split between the Hindus and the Muslims, I think Rajendra Prasad kept that for his other book, "India Divided"

He does not pass judgement on his colleagues, which is refreshing. He does not glorify himself. Yet, he comes across as a pragmatic balanced, level-headed person. He was, I think, not a charismatic leader, and seemed to be content to play second fiddle to Mahatma Gandhi. I think this is probably good, because we cannot all jostle for glory at the very top

He did not seem to have much of a family life, and does not write much about his family, with exception to his brother whom he seemed to hve held in great regards. But, this was one of the sacrifices that people like him made, so that we could all be free.

A very good book to read. But, a book to be read with patience.… (mehr)