Indira Gandhi: Child of Politics (Puffin Lives) (Paperback)

A loving daughter, a caring mother, an affectionate grandmother a confident globetrotter and finally prime minister, Indira slipped into each role with ease.

The story of Indias first woman prime minister is no ordinary story. It is the story of a girl for whom sacrifice and loss came early. For whom growing up meant seeing her father drift in and out of jail and a mother in and out of hospital. Wearing khadi and organizing her own band of troops. Combating loneliness and giving up the things she loved for a bigger cause.

With the freedom struggle playing out in the background Indira Gandhis life was inextricably linked to the politics and destiny of her country. In this compelling biography, Sreelata Menon vividly recreates the life and times of a young girl who goes on to become one of the most powerful and charismatic leaders of the world. Filled with little-known facts about Indira Gandhis life, this book is a fascinating read that brings to light the different facets of her personality.

About the Author
A widely travelled freelance writer who enjoys writing on all kinds of topics, Sreelata Menon is a history buff who especially enjoys introducing children to the lives and times of great personalities. Author of Freelance Writing for the Newbie Writer, this is her second biography after Guru Nanak: The Enlightened Master in the Puffin Lives series