Must read Indian Personality autobiography !

 

1- The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

In 1940, Father of Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi wrote his autobiography 'The Story of My Experiments with Truth' where he covered his life from childhood days to 1921. In 1998, a committee of global spiritual and religious authorities designated it as one of the "100 Best Spiritual Books of the 20th Century". 

2- An Autobiography by Jawaharlal Nehru

In 1936, Jawaharlal Nehru published an autobiographical book 'An Autobiography' which is also known as 'Toward Freedom'. The book is written in prison (1934-1935) before Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India.

3- Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

In 1946, Indian Yogi and Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda published his autobiographical book 'Autobiography of a Yogi'.

4- Atmakatha (Malayalam) by Anna Chandy

In 1973, the first female High Cout judge of India, Anna Chandy published her autobiography 'Atmakatha' in the Malayalam language. 

5- Waiting for a Visa by B. R. Ambedkar 

During 1935-36, Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer, B.R. Ambedkar wrote a 20-page autobiography in his own handwriting about his experiences with untouchability. It is currently used in Columbia University as a textbook. 

6- All from Memory by B. V. Acharya 

In 2014, Justice B.V. Acharya published his autobiography 'All from Memory' where he recalls his childhood and student days providing a glimpse of life in his early days. 

7- A Grain of Sand in the Hourglass of Time by Arjun Singh and Ashok Chopra

In 2011, former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh started writing his autobiography 'A Grain of Sand in the Hourglass of Time' but died on March 4, 2011, before completing it. The autobiographical book was then completed by Ashok Chopra. Ashok is a publisher, author, editor, and literary columnist by profession.