Gandhi gives an intimate insight to how he developed his experiments with the truth and principles of non-violence. The book is no easy read as his thoughts are overly analytical, but the message is plain and clear: equality for all humanity despite race, religion and gender. Although we are often led to believe that he lived a life full of perfection, Gandhi documents his struggles of maintaining his strict vegetarian diet and inability to please his family. But his rise to power from a smal... (show more)

Gandhi gives an intimate insight to how he developed his experiments with the truth and principles of non-violence. The book is no easy read as his thoughts are overly analytical, but the message is plain and clear: equality for all humanity despite race, religion and gender. Although we are often led to believe that he lived a life full of perfection, Gandhi documents his struggles of maintaining his strict vegetarian diet and inability to please his family. But his rise to power from a small claims attorney, press editor, protester and then to a prominent member of the Congress is amazing. His life is a reflection that one does not have to be the most powerful, famous or affluent to move thousands of people towards a cause. But a person that simply lives through principle and example can achieve this goal. (show less)

A great novel blending New York's history with a fantasy component that kept me interested. It starts in the 1700, with an Irishman, Cormac, who loses his father and mother to the Earl, prompting him to follow his killer all the way to New York from Ireland through a slave ship. After avenging his death, he meets an African shaman who gives Cormac the power to live forever with the condition of never leaving the city. The story basically details Cormac's life, starting from the American Revo... (show more)

A great novel blending New York's history with a fantasy component that kept me interested. It starts in the 1700, with an Irishman, Cormac, who loses his father and mother to the Earl, prompting him to follow his killer all the way to New York from Ireland through a slave ship. After avenging his death, he meets an African shaman who gives Cormac the power to live forever with the condition of never leaving the city. The story basically details Cormac's life, starting from the American Revolution all the way to the tragedy of 9/11. It's interesting being able to walk into the shoes of someone who has lived for over 300 years and seeing how he adapts to the modern technology and culture of today. In many ways, I feel a strong connection to the protagonist in that I feel that I possess an old soul, while still retaining a youthful appearance. The book is a reminder that even though someone has received the extraordinary gift of living forever, the spontaneous nature of life will never change. (show less)