Romain Rolland, in this biography of ?Father of the Nation?, sheds light upon account of Gandhi?s life. He attempts to trace life of Gandhi from his birth till the attainment of his title as *Mahatma* among Indian masses and all over the world. Being a contemporary figure in Gandhi?s era, Rolland gives a fascinating account of Gandhi, while portraying him as a liberal leader ?incapable of narrow ? mindedness whether as Indian patriot or apostle of non ? cooperation.? In order to provide an honest assessment of Gandhi?s life, Rolland also presents Gandhi?s criticism by some eminent thinkers such as Andrews and Rabindranath Tagore.