The Scope of Happiness: A Personal Memoir
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An intimate memoir by Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit covering India’s freedom struggle, political life and diplomatic career.
| Author |
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit |
|---|---|
| ISBN |
9789387693630 |
| Year Of Publication |
2018 |
| Pages |
408 |
| Language |
ENGLISH |
| Binding |
papreback |
| Publisher |
Speaking Tiger |
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ISBN: 9789387693630
Year Of Publication: 2018
Pages : 408
Language : ENGLISH
Binding : paperback
Publisher: speaking tiger
The memoir explores Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit's upbringing in the Nehru family, her involvement in the national movement and her experiences in independent India. It offers personal observations of Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and other prominent figures, alongside reflections on India's political and social transformation.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (1900–1990) was an Indian freedom fighter, politician and diplomat. She served as India's ambassador to several countries and became the first woman to be elected President of the United Nations General Assembly in 1953. She was the sister of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
In this autobiography, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit recounts her childhood, political awakening and participation in India's independence movement. She reflects on imprisonment under British rule, her relationships with leading national figures and her subsequent diplomatic responsibilities. The book offers a valuable first-person perspective on India's struggle for freedom and the development of its international identity.
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