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What Would Gandhi Do?

by Pummy Kaur

206 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #07-0084; ISBN 1-4251-1685-X; US$22.00, C$22.00, EUR14.92, £9.89

Finally! Based on Gandhian Principles, here are simple solutions to the most complex global problems for the people of the Western Minded Diaspora, without reliance on governments, business, industry or financial institutions.

About the Book

Now available in Hardcover from www.Amazon.com

"...the global issues that exist today were neither created overnight, nor by some government, nor by some corporation, nor by some magical source; they were created by the likes of you and me, one drop at a time. It will take you and me to resolve them ..."

This book contains unique insights and perspectives, and offers simple, highly effective, individual solutions to global problems; solutions that are congruent with Gandhian Principles; such as, simplicity, seva (service), self-sufficiency, courage, and compassion.

This very timely book clearly and succinctly demonstrates current global problems are immediately reversible, without government, business, industry or financial sector assistance. What is needed is the active will of the Western Minded to stop being so very lazy, so very addicted to convenience, and so very brainwashed by the Trash Media.

With people worldwide feeling hopeless, helpless and disillusioned with the ability of any one person to do anything about the big problems in our global village, this author guides us through the maze, showing the links between the individual actions of the Western Minded and the planet wide effects that follow. Effects that include global warming, climate change, the rising rates of extinction of species and cultures, the amassment of nuclear weapons, the illegal occupations and wars, the violence against the feminine, the epidemics of diseases, growing religious fundamentalist / neo-conservative movements, bioengineering, the excessive controls granted to international financial institutions and the perpetuation by them of the poverty of nations, the rights of most multi-national corporations now superceding those of most sovereign nations, the enforced mal-development of the Majority World, and the lethal burdens now placed upon the natural systems of our Earth's biosphere by the lifestyles of the Western Minded.

A notable feature is that much of the responsibility is placed on all our collective shoulders for the creation, and also the solving of global problems. In a simple, yet passionate style of a genuine educator, this work connects the dots between global problems and our individual choices. Kaur provides rationale, and also concrete, easy solutions to very complex, global problems. This book challenges the Western Minded of all ages, races, genders, faiths, locations, trades, professions, colours, and nationalities to examine their own individual complicity in global problems. And, most significantly , it inspires educated, selfless, future conscious, compassionate individual actions.

About the Author

Pummy Kaur (pronounced like "yummy" with a "P" and "core") was born in India into a Sikh family, living in a Hindu state with a long history of Muslim influence, and completed elementary schooling in a Catholic convent in Agra. She has since lived, learned, worked, played and grown in England, Canada, The Bahamas, Australia, and the U.S.A., as well as traveled to many countries. Her extensive studies include science, religion, mathematics, psychology, global issues, metaphysics, spirituality, philosophy, creativity, and education. Kaur is a cultural creative, an educator, author, social justice activist, international speaker, dancer, a single mother of three, and a community leader who has also dabbled in radio, T.V., the art world, politics, and journalism, receiving numerous recognitions for her work in various fields. She is currently a gifted education facilitator for a British Columbia school district, and frequently writes for progressive journals. She lives on the west coast of Canada, within arms reach of her three "..fabulously precious.." children.

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Email the author: whatwould_gandhido@yahoo.ca

Reviews

"Wonderful work… So full of nuggets of unique insights that I could not read it continuously! … a book for all times."

Victor Chan, co-founder
The Dalai Lama Center in B.C with His Holiness The Dalai Lama

"I was delighted… I agree completely with your analysis of both the cause and the solution to our problems."

David Suzuki

"Pummy is a spark in any room, an endless source of optimism & enthusiasm. Then there's the courage. Pummy stands us strong and tells others how they can too."

Jack Layton
Leader, New Democratic Party of Canada

"I have to read it four or five times more; there is so much wisdom in it."

Susan Ruzic, Vice President
B.C. Teachers for Peace And Global Ed

"Congratulations… the best of luck."

Al Gore

"I found it both engaging and informative."

Dr. Roy Romanow

"His Holiness appreciates it very much as he has the greatest of respect for Gandhi Ji as the father of non-violence or ahimsa."

The office of His Holiness The Dalai Lama

"… pleased to hear of Canadians like you encouraging people to explore ways in which their individual actions can make a global difference."

Her Excellency, The Governor General Michaelle Jean.

"Your words are inspirational, yet simple, in that they return the responsibility for the plight of the world to the individuals… Your message about simplicity, seva, self-sufficiency, courage and compassion is a positive one, and undoubtedly your words are and will be a source of inspiration to those who read it."

The Hon. Iona Campagnolo
Former Lt. Governor of British Columbia

"It's one thing to share a vision for a better world, and another to live your life by it. Congratulations on both."

Thom Henley
founder of Rediscovery International

"… a delight to read… "

Senator Ret. General Romeo Dallaire

"… taken it with, and enjoyed reading it on several recent long flights…"

Peter Mansbridge
Senior Correspondent of C.B.C.

"… poured (her) soul into these pages, along with (her) deep wisdom, passion for change, and real-world practical suggestions for action."

Gary Howard
Author of We Can't Teach What We Don't Know

"… a wonderful book… treasured look at life. I highly recommend it."

Dave Chesney
Editor, The White Rock Sun

"… inspiring book…"

David Orchard
Author The Fight for Canada and leadership candidate of Progressive Conservative Party

"… book is excellent… my heart started to beat fast when I read the Declaration and "For the Record"… It is an outstanding book… and I will certainly incorporate 'for the record' in my teaching and other stuff as I get to it."

Sophia Bromwen

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