Rahul

by Jatin Gandhi, Veenu Sandhu

Perceptions of Rahul Gandhi have ranged from the great Indian hope to that of an over- promoted dynastic scion. Everyone has an opinion, but the man himself remains opaque, his public persona confined to positions on political events, policies or programmes. Who is Rahul Gandhi-the real man-beneath the hype and the hatchet jobs? What are the ideas and influences that propel him? Who are his advisers? And how will he tackle his new responsibilities as his mother, Sonia Gandhi, makes way for him? Two young journalists, Jatin Gandhi and Veenu Sandhu, trace the evolution of the Rahul brand and explore the fascinating relationship between modernity and dynasty in this incisive political biography.

288 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2012

Reviews

[Amy Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

was ok learned a lot ab the don but this book read like propaganda at times vvvv pro rahul and congress and the whole clan hardly any criticism- at certain points almost tried to paint the picture that indira was grooming rahul for PM but he was like 14 when she died

[Sainaz Farzana Kazi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really reveals the way Rahul Gandhi was brought up and how he as a person has, even before joining politics, always been humble, polite, promising, caring, affectionate, determined, and strong willed. Despite having witnessed the consecutive assassinations of his grandmother (Indira Gandhi) and his father (Rajiv Gandhi) during his teen years, he seems to show a revered love for this country and its countrymen. It also brings forth some aspects of his visions and aspirations for the development of India. And the writing style, as most biographies, is simple, accessible and brilliant. Liked reading it. Would recommend it to people interested in Indian politics.