The book, The Life of Mahatma Gandhi is written by Louis Fischer and has been hailed as the
best biography of Gandhi. It narrates the life of Gandhi who led the fight for Indias independence
from British rule and the many issues that led to his assassination by a Hindu fanatic a few
months after freedom was won.
The biography shows Gandhi as a great human being a leader who was gentle,
conscientious and honest. He stood for righteousness. Gandhi gave up all his desires and
sacrificed his life for the sake of the country. He went through many fasts, demonstrated against
colonial powers in a peaceful manner and went to jail so that his country could be free.
Reading the book, reminds me of what Enstein said of Gandhi. Generations to come will
scarce believe that such a person ever walked in flash and blood upon this earth.
It is a real pleasure to read about Gandhi. This book is very relevant in todays world of
corruption and greed. It is a must-read for those interested in reading biographies.
Questions 1-10
Using the information from the book review, write short answers in the spaces provided.
Title: 1 ______________________________________________________
Author: 2 ______________________________________________________
Introduction
Many famous writers worked in different fields before venturing into writing, and had numerous
unsuccessful attempts before the made it in the world.
Robert Ludlum
Robert Ludlum started his life as an actor. As a teenager, he left home to take part in a play by
the age of sixteen, landed his first Broadway role. Over the next two decades, Ludlum appeared
in some 200 television roles and in the late sixties, he turned his creative energies to writing
books. His first novel The Scarlatti Inheritance was an immediate hit. He followed it up with a
new blockbuster every year thereafter. Ludlum wrote over two dozen books, mainly dealing with
strong tighly-plotted action-packed thrillers that were received well internationally. He and his
actress wife, Mary had successful theatrical careers too.
Henning Mankell
Henning Mankell was taught to read and write by his father who was a judge and his
grandmother. At sixteen, he left school to join the merchant navy and returned to work as a
stagehand and wrote plays. He has been an actor, theatre director and manager. His first novel
The Stone Blaster was published in 1972 when he was twenty-four. He writes crime novels and
childrens books. Mankell is married to Eva Bergman, and they both live off and on in various
destinations throughout the world.
Read more about the colourful lives of famous writer. You will be truly inspired.
Questions 1-6
1 ____________________ 2 ____________________
At age 16
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Questions 7-10
Handy Helpers
To prepare for any eventuality in the home, here are some must-haves to keep near.
Using the information given, write the name of the most appropriate handy helper in the
boxes below.
No. Description Name of Handy Helper
1 Alices children always dirty
their hands while playing.
Questions 6-10
8 Using the pill organiser helps to keep track of our medication for ___________________.