Gandhi’s autobiography is considered one of the most influential spiritual and political texts of the 20th century. It provides an honest account of his struggles with his own flaws, his experiences in South Africa and his leadership in the early phases of the Indian independence movement. Gandhi viewed his political activities as a search for truth, believing that a leader’s inner moral strength was the key to successful social change. The book’s vulnerability and moral clarity have inspired countless civil rights leaders worldwide, including Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.