Women in splendor and glory have long been sought-after subjects of world literature. Kasturbai is one of those others who achieve greatness from silence and obscurity. Her grandson Arun Gandhi has traced her life story – her role alongside her famous husband, who might not have been who he was without her – with the insight of a family member and the skill of an experienced journalist. Throughout her life, she remained in the shadow of the Mahatma, yet Kasturbai became increasingly significant for both Gandhi's overarching work and the development and emancipation of Indian society. The book complements Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography from the perspective of his wife and children, unflinchingly naming human failures alongside human greatness.