9 Must-Read Books Written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

The Discovery of India (1946):

The Discovery of India is a book by Jawaharlal Nehru that pays homage to Indias rich cultural heritage, history, and philosophy. He wrote it during his imprisonment by the British from 1942 to 1946.

An Autobiography: Toward Freedom (1936)

This book is a memoir by Jawaharlal Nehru, written during his imprisonment by the British.The book is more than just a personal document, as it offers insights into the Indian independence movement and Nehrus own political philosophy.

Letters From a Father to His Daughter (1929)

Letters From a Father to His Daughter is a collection of 30 letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his ten-year-old daughter, Indira, while he was imprisoned in Allahabad.

A Bunch of Old Letters (1958)

A Bunch of Old Letters is a collection of letters written to Jawaharlal Nehru by leading figures of the Indian independence movement, including Mahatma Gandhi, Motilal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, and Rabindranath Tagore.

Before Freedom: Nehru's Letters to His Sister (2000)

Before Freedom is a collection of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his sister, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, between 1909 and 1947.

Letters for a Nation (2014)

Letters for a Nation is a collection of 400 letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to the heads of Indias provincial governments between 1947 and 1963 and covers a wide range of subjects, from citizenship to foreign policy.

Glimpses of World History (1942)

Glimpses of World History, a collection of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter Indira, offers a panoramic view of world history, from ancient civilizations to modern times.

Nehru's India: Select Speeches (2007)

Nehrus India: Select Speeches is a collection of 21 speeches by Jawaharlal Nehru that showcase his vision for free India and his role in its development. His ideologies remain relevant today.

Independence and After (1949)

Independence and After is a collection of speeches by Jawaharlal Nehru, Indias first prime minister, delivered in the years leading up to and immediately following independence.