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Letters from a Father to his Daughter: Fatherly wisdom in heartfelt letters
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ISBN10: 9348572873
ISBN13: 9789348572875
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Published: Jan 9 2025
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.27 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789348572875
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Published: Jan 9 2025
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.27 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Jawaharlal Nehru (November 14, 1889-May 27, 1964), India's first Prime Minister, was a visionary statesman and a distinguished scholar. Played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement. A graduate of Harrow, Eton, and Trinity College, Cambridge, Nehru was deeply influenced by Western thought but remained committed to India's rich cultural heritage. His writings, from Discovery of India to Letters from a Father to His Daughter, reflect his profound understanding of history, science, and the human condition. Nehru's legacy continues to inspire generations of Indians and people worldwide who value knowledge, progress, and democracy.
Letters from a Father to His Daughter is a timeless collection of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his young daughter, Indira Gandhi, while he was imprisoned in 1928. He was a great scholar and visionary. Though intended to bridge the physical distance between them, these letters transcend the personal, becoming a window into Nehru's thoughts on history, science, nature, and human progress.
In simple, clear prose, Nehru introduces young readers to the wonders of the world, while offering valuable insights into the values of curiosity, education, and open-mindedness. His knowledge and understanding about all these subjects was commendable. He wanted to convey and share all this to his daughter through these letters. Moreover he loved nature so much that he focussed on the information related to nature.
This book is not just for young readers, but for anyone who seeks inspiration from a father's wisdom and a leader's vision. Nehru's letters are an invaluable reminder that curiosity and learning are the cornerstones of a brighter, more informed future. The book, therefore, is seen as a key work that not only offers personal insights but also serves as a powerful educational tool for generations to come.
In simple, clear prose, Nehru introduces young readers to the wonders of the world, while offering valuable insights into the values of curiosity, education, and open-mindedness. His knowledge and understanding about all these subjects was commendable. He wanted to convey and share all this to his daughter through these letters. Moreover he loved nature so much that he focussed on the information related to nature.
This book is not just for young readers, but for anyone who seeks inspiration from a father's wisdom and a leader's vision. Nehru's letters are an invaluable reminder that curiosity and learning are the cornerstones of a brighter, more informed future. The book, therefore, is seen as a key work that not only offers personal insights but also serves as a powerful educational tool for generations to come.
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