Netaji - A biography for the young

The story begins with Netaji’s dramatic escape from his Calcutta residence in January 1941. his early home life and education culminating in his resignation from the Incian Civil Services at his motherland’s call are elucidated. After an eventful and stormy public life spanning two decades he then becomes the Congress President, commanding the national scene alongside Mahatma Gandhi.

Netaji organized the Indian National Army, achieving a unique harmony and understanding among its officers and men in the country’s case, irrespective of religion, caste, sect, or region. The Red Fort trials revealed the heroic saga of Netaji and the INA to the people of India. They rose as one man not only in defense of the INA but to demand immediate national independence, thereby turning the apparent temporary defeat of the INA into a permanent victory.

Primarily meant to be a concise biography of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose for the young, this book will help inculcate feelings of patriotism, national oneness, self-sacrifice for a greater cause, courage, and a concern for the poor in upcoming generations – Netaji was a prime example of all of the above qualities

Krishna Bose is an eminent writer, educationist, and parliamentarian. Educated in Calcutta University, she taught for forty years at the City College of Calcutta where she was head of the Department of English bad for eight years the Principal. She served on a number of parliamentary committees, and has been actively involved in public work.