Gandhi: A Hope in Despair

About the bookRaghu Kumar puts Gandhi in a multi-dimensional, philosophical and global perspective which will make an interesting reading. It is a valuable reading for anyone who wants to study Gandhi honestly.– Shri Prasad Gollanapalli (Managing Trustee, Gandhi King Foundation Secretary, Gandhi Darshan)Dr. Raghu Kumar, in the book titled ‘Gandhi a hope in despair’ perhaps succeeded in seducing the reader into the act of opening the book. His unassuming declaration that “This work is to convey to the readers, the essentials of my reading of Gandhi and the things I found in Gandhi as very precious to my mind. At the end of 150 years, I found Gandhi more readable than he was during the freedom struggle – thanks to his critics!” is perhaps a testimony to his honest intentions. This is a book that should adorn at least every library and every Center promoting literature on Gandhi to start with!– Prof. P. Vishnu Dev (Head, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work, Osmania University; Director on Board, NLCIL, Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India)About the authorDr. Raghu Kumar hails from rural background of the backward region Rayalaseema in the erstwhile combined State of Andhra Pradesh. He is a Doctorate in Law and practices law for a living. He is associated with various activities in education of Trade Unions and working class members on labour laws through various organizations. He is also the Director, Centre for Critical Juridical Studies, Hyderabad. He interacted with various organizations including National Service Scheme (NSS) Telangana State and lectured extensively on Gandhiji’s philosophy in many Telangana Schools and Colleges.