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Book Review: “Wings of Fire: An Autobiography of Abdul Kalam” by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari

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“Wings of Fire: An Autobiography of Abdul Kalam”  is written by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari. This book is an autobiography of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of India. This story sheds light on the journey of a young boy from Rameswaram to become a renowned scientist. It reflects how simple living, dedication, strong will and hard work led to success. It also shows how cultural unity impacts the lives of individuals.

The story begins with Kalam as a boy  around 1930 in the village of Rameswaram where he lived with his parents and four brothers and one sister. In this book, the author tells us how the role of family, relatives, friends, and society contribute to an individual’s life. Kalam describes his village where everyone lives in harmony. Religious discrimination was unknown at that time. A passage that shows the closeness  they had:  “The high priest of Rameswaram temple , Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry , was a very close friend of my father’s . One of the most vivid memories of my early childhood is of the two men , each in his traditional attire , discussing spiritual matters.”

When he was very young, Kalam wanted to join the Indian Airforce but he was not able to clear the interview. Far from being demotivated, he focused more on studies, started his career in Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), and was involved in the design of a hovercraft. He went to NASA on a training program. He moved to Indian Space Research and there he met Vikram Sarabhai. He also met many geniuses who inspired him. The book also describes leadership and teamwork, while making the projects. It shows how a  man becomes a leader whenever there is a successful project or a failed one.

The book reveals extensive and detailed project work by Dr. APJ Kalam, which I find distracting from the story of his life. Some readers may find this detailed descriptions boring and unappealing. It highlights the successful execution of “Agni” and other projects.

The book narrates India’s technological achievements at a time, few nations can boast of. It speaks about some brilliant minds who worked behind Indian space research such as Vikram Sarabhai and Dr. Brahm Prakash and their contribution towards ISRO.

As a reader, this book initially is very interesting particularly the portions from his younger days to a college student like how his family encouraged him. Later, the writing becomes a bit monotonous as it gives minute illustrations of the projects. At the end, he offers advice to the younger generation not to get demotivated and lead a positive life.

This book demonstrates how Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s simple living and positive thinking became an inspiration for the Indian youth.

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Book Review: Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam

Introduction.

APJ Abdul Kalam is a renowned Indian scientist who went on to become 11th President of India (2002-2007). He is very well known across India and is a recipient of India’s three highest civilian awards – Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna. Wings of Fire is an autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam written jointly by Arun Tiwari and Abdul Kalam. It covers Kalam’s life before he became president of India and in 2013 another autobiography titled "My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions" was released.

Wings of Fire is an autography of APJ Abdul Kalam covering his early life and his work in Indian space research and missile programs. It is the story of a boy from a humble background who went on to become a key player in Indian space research/Indian missile programs and later became the president of India. The book has been very popular in India and has been translated into multiple languages. I recently picked up a copy and read it in a couple of days. It was very engaging initially, but tended to drag a bit towards the end with lot of technical details and procedural information of his space research and missile projects.

I loved the initial chapters of Wings of Fire since it gives a vivid picture of our country during 1930 – 1950s. Kalam was born in Rameswaram, a southern religious town in Tamilnadu. The initial chapters provides an interesting glimpse of religious harmony which existed before India’s partition,

The famous Shiva temple, which made Rameswaram so sacred to pilgrims , was about a ten-minute walk from our house. Our locality was predominantly Muslim, but there were quite a few Hindu families too, living amicably with their Muslim neighbours. …… The high priest of Rameswaram temple, Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, was a very close friend of my father’s. One of the most vivid memories of my early childhood is of the two men, each in his traditional attire, discussing spiritual matters. …… One day when I was in the fifth standard at the Rameswaram Elementary School, a new teacher came to our class. I used to wear a cap which marked me as a Muslim, and I always sat in the front row next to Ramanadha Sastry, who wore a sacred thread. The new teacher could not stomach a Hindu priest’s son sitting with a Muslim boy. In accordance with our social ranking as the new teacher saw it, I was asked to go and sit on the back bench. I felt very sad, and so did Ramanadha Sastry. He looked utterly downcast as I shifted to my seat in the last row. The image of him weeping when I shifted to the last row left a lasting impression on me. After school , we went home and told our respective parents about the incident. Lakshmana Sastry summoned the teacher, and in our presence , told the teacher that he should not spread the poison of social inequality and communal intolerance in the minds of innocent children. He bluntly asked the teacher to either apologize or quit the school and the island. Not only did the teacher regret his behaviour, but the strong sense of conviction Lakshmana Sastry conveyed ultimately reformed this young teacher.

Kalam in younger years wanted to be an officer in air force, however he couldn’t clear the interview. He met Swami Sivananda after this failure and I found his words to Kalam interesting and in a way prophetic,

Accept your destiny and go ahead with your life. You are not destined to become an Air Force pilot. What you are destined to become is not revealed now but it is predetermined. Forget this failure, as it was essential to lead you to your destined path. Search, instead, for the true purpose of your existence. Become one with yourself, my son! Surrender yourself to the wish of God,
Here, I saw a painting prominently displayed in the reception lobby. It depicted a battle scene with a few rockets flying in the background. A painting with this theme should be the most commonplace thing at a Flight Facility, but the painting caught my eye because the soldiers on the side launching the rockets were not white , but dark-skinned, with the racial features of people found in South Asia. One day, my curiosity got the better of me, drawing me towards the painting. It turned out to be Tipu Sultan’s army fighting the British. The painting depicted a fact forgotten in Tipu’s own country but commemorated here on the other side of the planet. I was happy to see an Indian glorified by NASA as a hero of warfare rocketry.

The book covers a lot of "behind the scene" information and technical details about India’s satellite and missile program (SLV-3, Prithvi, Agni, Thrisul, Akash and Nag). This might interest technically inclined readers but is sure to put off readers who bought the book to get to know Kalam or to know his principles/ideas. Space and missile programs are huge complex projects and managing them is extremely challenging. The book does give a glimpse of the participatory management technique adopted by Kalam, but at the same time it doesn’t go into details.

Wings of fire covers Kalam’s personal life only briefly which is strange for an autobiography. For example, we don’t know why he decided to remain single or his activities outside space research (even though we can conclude in the end that he was married to science and technology).

Kalam is a poet and is a huge fan of poems. The book contains many of his own poems and his favorite poems. Here is an example,

Do not look at Agni as an entity directed upward to deter the ominous or exhibit your might. It is fire in the heart of an Indian. Do not even give it the form of a missile as it clings to the burning pride of this nation and thus is bright.

Through Wings of Fire, we come across some brilliant people who worked behind Indian space research  such as Vikram Sarabhai and Dr. Brahm Prakash. The book also contains about 24 photos and I found the ones from the early days of Indian space program very interesting. This alone is worth the price of the book!

One of the things that stands out throughout the book is Kalam’s positive thinking. He held many high ranking positions in various organizations. Yet in the book he rarely mentions anything about lethargy/corruption of bureaucracy or politicians. The secret to his success seems to be his ability to ignore negative things around him. The book also gives a clue to his popularity in India. Kalam is a simple, secular, inspiring humanitarian.

My Rating: 7/10. I liked the initial chapters, but wasn’t much impressed by later chapters. Kalam should look for a better writer to write his updated autobiography (After I wrote this review I realized that he has released a new autobiography titled "My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions").

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Wings of fire book review: a.p.j. abdul kalam’s autobiography.

Wings of Fire is an inspiring autobiography of the most respectable Former President of India – Dr.  A.P.J.  Abdul Kalam. Dr Kalam along with Ankit Tiwari pens down the journey of a young boy and developing India. If you are interested in reading the life lessons of Mr Kalam, you must read Wings of Fire Book Review available here.

The book is very impactful and influential. Published in 1999, Wings of Fire and “India 2020: A Vision For the New Millennium” became very popular. This book deals with every essential aspect of Kalam’s life. The text takes us through the ups and downs faced by Kalam sir before tasting the success.

It also involves the moral lessons which we should adopt in our lives. It has something for both academic and non-academic readers. Wings of Fire divides into four segments – Orientation, Creation, Propitiation, and Contemplation. These divided sections enable the reader an easier comprehension of the text.

While, it serves with the vivid description of Rameswaram, and also pictures the developing nation. It is an intensive portrayal of rising of Kalam. At the same time, the birth of AGNI, TRISHUL and NAG missiles have become household names in India. These missiles have allowed international acknowledgement to India.

The autobiography makes us believe in the power of dreams, Belief and Hope. Dr Kalam tells how with determination and consistency one can achieve anything. By reading the Wings of Fire Book Review, you will get a sound knowledge about what it contains and what you are going to learn.

It is a very encouraging tale of honourable Dr Abdul Kalam. We find the book translated and published into thirteen languages. Globally, it is available to read in French and Chinese languages.

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About Author- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 and died on 27 July 2015. He was the eleventh President of India (2002-2007), and also knows as “THE MISSILE MAN OF INDIA” within and outside India.

Being a great Aerospace Scientist, he was a great politician too. Dr Kalam spent his early years in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Later he moved to Ramnathpuram and Chennai for higher studies.

He studied physics and aerospace engineering and worked as a scientist at Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Dr Kalam contributed to military missile development efforts and India’s civilian space program. The development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology earned him the title of MISSILE MAN OF INDIA.

As a human, Dr Kalam has been benevolent throughout his life. We find him keen to learn and grow. He did not have in himself a tinge of pride.

Dr. Kalam possessed a sense of compassion and gratitude for whosoever crossed his path. Not only did science but he also delved into literature.

Dr. Kalam held profound affection for his motherland. The support and blessings of his family, friends and mentors allowed him to step up. He received many prestigious awards including Padma Bhushan and Bharata Ratna Award.

While delivering a lecture At the Indian Institute of Management (Shillong), he collapsed and left for the heavens.

Wings of Fire- Book Review

Orientation.

The Wings of Fire throws light on the life of Dr Kalam. The story of a dreamer, who rose from rags to riches. The division of the text into four segments helps the reader to understand each section in a better way. The first segment deals with the childhood of the visionary.

He holds immense respect for his family, friends and mentors. The walk with Ahmed Jalaluddin is among the best memories of his childhood.

Dr. Kalam earned his first wages with the help of his cousin Samsuddin. The depiction of close-knit relations among people of different religions is pleasing.Once at school, Kalam became a victim of religious bigotry. The new teacher asked Kalam not to sit with a Hindu boy. The teacher was later, made to apologize.

Another teacher of Kalam invited him for dinner at his place. The teacher’s wife denied serving a Muslim boy in her holy kitchen. Kalam was then, served the food by his teacher. The teacher called him again for dinner. This time the wife of the teacher served the meal to him. Dr. Kalam’s mother inculcated in his kindness and faith in good. He inherited from his father self-discipline and honesty.

His sister sold her gold jewellery to pay his fees. People around Kalam were noble and kind. They believed in the little seagull who aimed at flying.

This segment of Wings of Fire includes Kalam’s further education and work experience. At Ramnathpuram, his faculty Professor Iyer made him understand the importance of desire, belief and hope.

After completing his Bachelors in Physics in 1950, he discovered that physics does not interest him. He moved to Chennai and enrolled himself at Madras Institute of Technology.

Dr. Kalam studied Aerospace engineering and worked as a trainee engineer at Hindustan Aeronautical Limited. He got interviewed for both the Air Force and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production, DTD&P(Air), at the Ministry of Defense.

His dream of flying got shattered. The rejection from Air Force left him numb. He met Swami Sivananda who told him to believe in the journey and keep moving ahead.

A few years later, the transfer at ADE in Bangalore offered him the designation of director. There, he worked at project Nandi.

Professor Sarabhai took his interview at ICSR. Professor Sarabhai influenced Kalam the most. He served as a rocket engineer at ICSR. In 1962, NASA welcomed Kalam for the training of rocket launching.

Launched on 21 November 1963 the first Indian Rocket brought success to him. Under the supervision of Professor Vikram Sarabhai, Kalam headed the project of a Satellite Launch Vehicle.

The demise of Professor Sarabhai left Kalam in a state of utter shock. Dr Kalam titled him as the Father of Indian Science. The project of SLV brought disappointment to him. The successful launch of SLV took place on 18 July 1980.

Propitiation and Contemplation

These last two sections provide us with a picture of an established Kalam. He receives many awards during this tenure.

Dr. Kalam feels agitated when he does not find his father, mother, Jalaluddin, and Prof. Sarabhai to celebrate his achievements. He envisions a technologically developed India. He toils day and night to make his dream come true.

The third section covers the years between 1980 to1991. After many struggles, Kalam gets appointed as a Director in DRDL in 1982.

Anna University, Madras confers the honorary degree of Doctor of Science on him. With the successful development of Ballistic Missiles, he gains the title of Missile Man of India.

The government of India honoured him with Padma Bhushan on 26 January 1981. The twenty-four picture plates keep a reader entertained.

Kalam’s contribution to some important technological developments is noteworthy. As a rocket scientist, he worked for the triumphant launch of SLV3, AGNI, TRISHUL, AKASH and NAG missiles.

The last section covers the later years of Kalam’s life. Dr Brahm Prakash played an important role in shaping his leadership skills.

Kalam held respect and integrity for his seniors. He mentions his vision for a proud India. He attains many honours and awards for his performance and talks about his dream for the year 2020.

In the epilogue, we get details about his three major scientific establishments. These establishments are Space, Defense Research and Atomic Energy. There is so much like this in the book, but you need to read the wings of fire book review to get the actual insights.

My Understanding of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam from The Wings of Fire

Dr. Kalam was a virtuous man. With his feet on the ground, he aspires to touch the sky. He was a great visionary. His contributions to India are huge. He worshipped science.

Dr. Kalam proved to the world that the union of science and faith is possible. He was a “spiritual scientist”, and a remarkable leader.

Dr. Kalam knew how to keep his team tact. He made sure that everyone has equal participation in the project. The most motivating aspect about him is his will to never give up.

He dreamed of a self-sufficient India. Dr. Kalam believed in producing “swadeshi” equipment rather than purchasing from other countries.

Dr. Kalam viewed the potential in India to develop her own rockets and satellites. Further, he laid the foundation for missile technology in India, and attained the title of Missile Man of India.

As a young man, he was eager to learn. His reminiscence of Rameswaram was among his best memories.

He had many well-wishers including his family, friends and mentors. They had faith in the boy’s dream. Kalam possessed gratitude and kindness. His father’s blessing was rendered as a support for him.

Dr. Kalam was an honest, self – disciplined and laborious human. He never fears working hard irrespective of any situation.

People used to adore him for his courage and determination. He was a commendable poet and was a man of morals and values.

What did I like the Most in Wings of Fire?

The narration of the text is praiseworthy. The language used by the writer is simple. It seems that the author is talking straightway to the reader.

The initial chapters of the book are very intriguing. The description of the natural beauty of Rameswaram is pictorial. Readers get a chance to walk around the lanes of Rameswaram. We come across how religious bigotry gets imbibed in young minds.

The representation of communal harmony is heavenly. The morals mentioned are a grooming session for everyone.

A burning desire in Kalam to do something is propelling. They tell us how delicate and essential our relationships are. He valued the people around him.

Something that I liked the most is poems. Dr. Kalam was quite fond of poems. The mention of different stanzas of poems at the end of the paragraph adds to its beauty.

Kalam’s use of the poem gives a shining effect to the text. His devotion to science is also notable. Dr. Abdul Kalam was a humble man. His life has something to teach everyone. The struggles of Kalam are genuine and may leave you in tears. I would suggest you to before purchasing the book, prefer reading the Wings of Fire Book Review so that you can understand the autobiography better.

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Wings of Fire Book Quotes

“Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection.” “The importance of the peak lies only in the fact that it defines the sides.” “Within the mind are all the resources required for successful living. Ideas are present in the consciousness, which when released and given scope to grow and take shape, can lead to successful events.” “To succeed in life and achieve results, you must understand and master three mighty forces— desire, belief, and expectation.” “We are all born with a divine fire in us. Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire and fill the world with the glow of its goodness”.

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Book Review: Wings of Fire by Dr. Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari

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“ We are all with a divine hearth in us. Our efforts ought to be to give wings to this furnace and fill the world with the glow of its goodness.”

Introduction:

Book Name: Wings of Fire

Author Name: A P J Abdul kalam, Arun Tiwari

Genre: Autobiography

Language: English

Reading a book is a good habit, the habit of reading is one of the best qualities that a person can possess. “If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.”

“Wings of Fire” An Autobiography of Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India. It was written by Dr. Abdul Kalam and Mr. Arun Tiwari, a well-known missile scientist was a colleague of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Dr. Kalam examines his early life, effort, hardship, fortitude, luck, and the chance that eventually led him to lead Indian space research, nuclear and missile programs.

Friends, I don’t have that much knowledge to make a judgment on this book, I just want to express some of my thought with you and what I have learned from this book “Wings of Fire”.

About the Author

“Avul Pakir Jainulabeen Abdul Kalam” his full name, The author was born and raised on Mosque Street in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. He served as the 11 th President of India from 2002 to 2007. 

Greatly admired all over India, he was a scientist by profession, who played a leading role in developing the country’s missile program. From humble roots in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Dr. kalam in an inspirational autobiography ‘ The Wings of Fire’ traces the rise and the make he made his life.

Arun Tiwari rose to fame as an author with his book Wings of Fire, which he co-authored with Dr. A.P.J Abdul kalam. He has written several books and co-authored five books with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. He contributed to the design of the missiles. Tiwari has been the director at the Cardiovascular Technology Institute in Hyderabad. He received the   Defence Technology Spinoff Award for developing the Kalam-Raju stent.

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About the Book:

This book contains the life of a simple yet determined person. There is so much knowledge and good things that everybody can extract from this book. Reading this book is a very heartwarming and beautiful experience.

This book contains a very detailed description of how great things can be achieved through simple thoughts. This book conveys the message of the authors that always keep your dream high, your goal clear, plan perfectly and do hard work.

The story is all about a warm and intensely personal, deeply passionate, common boat – owner’s son who has become India’s most distinguished living technocrat. The pure faith in God and deep kindness, dealing life with positivity, science, and technological advancements, Love toward one country and many more things are mentioned in this book.

The book is full of insights, personal moments, and life experiences of Dr. APJ Kalam. It gives us an understanding of his journey of success.

This is a story of a boy who was born in a normal and middle-class family. He had a curiosity about aeronautical engineering. He faced so many failures during launching the satellite called SLV [Satellite Launching Vehicle] but he proved that anything can be achieved by keep trying because when you become a failure then you go one step closer to success.

The author, by narrating his life journey evokes the reader to identify with one’s inner fire and potential, for he was of the firm belief that each one of us was born with the strength and potential to make a tangible change in the world. How he inspired himself to achieve his dream and how he went about accomplished so much is what the book captures nicely.

The book recollects many anecdotes and stories from childhood, his time at school and college, He wrote the time spent at the Langley Research Center, NASA and Wallops Flight Facility gets a lot of attention.

Personal tragedies have not left been left out. The time when he lost his father and how he felt when conferred with many awards like the Padma   Bhushan have been written in much detail.

The second half of the book deals with the author, the scientist who made a significant contribution in developing the country's guided missile program, a pioneering effort for the security of the nation. It’s not with reason that he was nicknamed the ‘ Missile Man of India’.

I hope this book is best suited for reading for teenagers and youths, to dream and to dare. It shows, how a person from a modest background ends up being the first citizen of a nation of one billion.

In this book, there is something that everybody can extract from and worthy of being read by every Indian. A   very detailed description of how great things can be achieved through simple thoughts. Always keep your dream high, set your goals clear, plan perfectly and work through people. I will suggest never miss reading this great book if you haven’t yet.

My rating for the book 5/5

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Book Review: Wings of Fire | Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam & Arun Tiwari

'wings of fire' is the autobiography of dr a.p.j. abdul kalam and contains the story of dr kalam’s rise from a middle-class family with great determination.

Book Review: Wings of Fire | Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam & Arun Tiwari

'Wings of Fire' is the autobiography of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and contains the story of Dr Kalam’s rise from a middle-class family with great determination and his unparalleled career as a defence scientist, culminating in the highest civilian award in India, the Bharat Ratna. The story also contains his journey as the 11th President of India in 2002. The story inspires every individual to achieve dreams with a proper vision towards his/her goal. Ananya Kukreti reviews the book.

Book Name: Wings of Fire

Authors Name: A P J Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari

First Published: 1999

Genre: Autobiography

Language: English

One of the best habits a person may have is reading. Reading is a healthy habit. Wings of Fire by Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam, a former Indian president, wrote an autobiography. He wrote it and Mr Arun Tiwari, a well-known missile scientist who was Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam's colleague. Dr Kalam explores his upbringing, struggles, perseverance, good fortune, and chance events that ultimately led him to take charge of India's nuclear and missile programmes and its space exploration efforts.

About the Author

His full name is "Avul Pakir Jainulabeen Abdul Kalam," and he was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, on Mosque Street. From 2002 to 2007, he presided as India's eleventh president.

He was a scientist by trade and was highly esteemed throughout India. He was instrumental in the creation of India's missile programme. From modest beginnings in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. In his motivational autobiography "The Wings of Fire," Dr Kalam describes his ascent to success and his life's journey. After the publication of Wings of Fire, a book he co-wrote with Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari became well-known as a writer. He has co-authored five books with Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam and has written several other publications. He contributed to the missile design. The Cardiovascular Technologies Institute in Hyderabad has had Tiwari as its director. He created the Kalam-Raju stent, for which he was given the Defense Technology Spinoff Award.

About the Book

The life of a straightforward but tenacious person is depicted in this novel. This book contains a wealth of information and positive qualities that everybody can benefit from. It's a comforting and lovely experience to read this book.

This book gives a very thorough explanation of how lofty goals can be realised with straightforward concepts. The writers' advice to always maintain your dream high, and your goal distinct, plan meticulously, and work hard is conveyed in this book.

The protagonist of the tale is the son of a common boat owner who has grown to be India's most illustrious living technocrat. He is warm and fiercely passionate. This book discusses a wide range of topics, including unwavering confidence in God, profound kindness, dealing with life positively, scientific and technical breakthroughs, love for one's nation, and many others. Dr A.P.J Kalam's life experiences, insights, and private moments are all included in the book. It enables us to comprehend his successful career path.

The boy in this tale was born into a typical middle-class family. He was interested in the field of aeronautical engineering. He encountered a lot of difficulties while launching the satellite known as the SLV [Satellite Launching Vehicle], but he managed to show that everything is possible if you keep trying since every failure brings you that much closer to success.

Because he was adamant that every one of us was born with the strength and potential to make a real difference in the world, the author encourages the reader to identify with their inner fire and potential by telling his or her own life experience. The book does a good job of capturing how he motivated himself to pursue his dream and how he went about achieving so much.

The book recalls several tales and anecdotes from his early years, his days in school and college, He claimed that the time spent at the Wallops Flying Facility, NASA, and Langley Research Center attracted a lot of attention.

Tragic personal events have not been overlooked. He has written extensively on the moment he lost his father and how he felt after receiving numerous honours including the Padma Bhushan.

The author, a scientist who significantly aided in the development of the nation's guided missile programme, a ground-breaking effort for the country's security, is the subject of the book's second part. He was given the moniker "Missile Man of India" for good cause.

I hope young people can read this book and be inspired to dream and take risks. It demonstrates how a person with a humble upbringing becomes the first citizen of a country with a billion people.

Everyone may learn something from this book, and it deserves to be read by every Indian. A really thorough explanation of how great things may be accomplished with the help of basic thinking. Constantly keep your dream high, establish clear goals, make meticulous plans, and collaborate with others. If you haven't already, I urge you not to skip reading this fantastic book.

Quote from Wings of Fire ,

“We are all born with a divine fire in us. Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire and fill the world with the glow of its goodness.”

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Wings Of Fire – An Autobiography

Review by Rekha Bhagtani, Booxoul.com

Every common man who by his sheer grit and hard work achieves success should share his story with the rest for they may find inspiration and strength to go on, in his story. The ‘Wings of Fire’ is one such autobiography by visionary scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who from very humble beginnings rose to be the President of India. The book is full of insights, personal moments and life experiences of Dr Kalam. It gives us an understanding of his journey to success. Dr Kalam by narrating his life journey evokes the reader to identify with one’s inner fire and potential, for he was of the firm belief that each one of us was born with the strength and potential to make a tangible change in the world. How he inspired himself to achieve dreams and how he went about accomplishing so much is what the book captures nicely. The book recollects many anecdotes and stories from childhood, his time at school and college. The time spent at the Langley Research Center, NASA and Wallops Flight Facility get a lot of attention. Personal tragedies have not been left out. The time when he lost his father and how he felt when conferred with many awards like the Padma Bhushan have been written in much detail. The second half of the book deals with Dr Kalam, the scientist who made a significant contribution to developing the country’s guided missile program, a pioneering effort for the security of the nation. It’s not with reason that he was nicknamed the ‘Missile Man of India’. The book also contains 24 photographs at various stages of his life. Authored by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Mr Arun Tiwari, the 180-page book ‘The Wings of Fire’ was first published in the year 2000. Mr Tiwari is a well-known missile scientist who has worked with Dr Kalam. Having become a bestseller, the book has even been translated into thirteen languages, which include Chinese and French. About the Author Dr APJ Abdul Kalam from 2002 to 2007 served as the 11th President of India. Greatly admired all over India, he was a scientist by profession, who played a leading role in developing the country’s missile program. From humble roots in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Dr Kalam in an inspirational autobiography ‘The Wings of Fire’ traces the rise and the mark he made in life. Mr Arun Tiwari, a scientist, was a colleague of Dr Kalam.

If you fall never give up because F.A.L.L. means ‘First Attempt In Learning’. End is not the end; in fact, it means ‘Effort never dies. If you get no as an answer, remember N.O means next Opportunity. APJ Abdul Kalam

What words!! Absolutely inspire one to the core of these nuggets of learning. Imparted by the maestro himself whilst scattering his knowledge, expertise, bits of learning and experience gathered over years of learning and perseverance.

APJ Abdul Kalam aka Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, the eleventh President of India and one of India’s most revered and loved rocket scientists holds this position for a reason. True, he has dedicatedly innovated some high tech rockets and missiles which got us a higher advantage in the tech space. But, by bringing about this in an agriculturally rich country like ours, he has ensured that he gets India on the global map in the tech space with his pursuits and his resilience. 

Wings of Fire is a book written by him to bring to light all people who wanted to know about his childhood, family and most importantly answers the biggest question of all-Why is APJ Abdul kalam so popular among young fellows and why should kids as well as youth be looking up to him as the best example to follow in life.

The book is divided into 3 main parts-Orientation, Creation and Propagation, each one targeting a certain age group of Kalam.

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The book begins with Kalam’s early days at Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu, discussing his childhood and early education. Kalam was an avid reader and a sincere, hardworking student. He completed his Bachelor in Physics before taking up admission in the aeronautical engineering course.

The second part broadly discusses his struggles in getting his dream job and the disappointments which came afterwards. This part also emulates and speaks of his entry into ISRO and the rockets and hover crafts that he was aiming at creating.

A man of true perseverance, patience, resilience and hope, Kalam failed a number of times. Yet he always managed to keep himself calm and poised, only focusing on his goals. His dedication was rewarded when he made his first dream true by creating the first-ever SLV machine in India and later he also launched around 5 missiles with great efficiency. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan as well as the Baharat Ratna which incidentally is the highest civilian award bestowed upon an individual.

The third and the final part mainly discusses his advice and suggestions for future generations specifically. His life stands to be a true inspiration to each and every individual out there who is aspiring to be reaching towards a substantial goal. We all need to adhere to the qualities of sincerity as well as dedication he has portrayed throughout his life and this story of it.

The “People’s president”-Kalam shall continue to remain one of the biggest motivators in the Indian Space Front having taken India on the global map. 

I particularly want to recommend this book to kids as well as the youth as I strongly feel that we need to cast the best possible example to our next generation in order to inspire them to not only achieve big but to do so in a manner which has been adopted by few. The story of the revered missile man of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is a torchbearer of inspiration and also a true saga of achievement which very few have managed to get in this life. It is not only important to impart knowledge to kids, but rather one also has to ensure that important life lessons such as striving and the pursuit of a never give up attitude are equally important as we have to ensure that there is not only education imparted to these young people but also life skills essential for a better, empowered and a much better world.

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Wings of Fire

Wings Of Fire Summary

Wings of Fire is one of the most inspiring autobiographies in India. This book resonates with the youth on the importance of giving wings to the divine fire within us.

Book Review: Wings of Fire – An Autobiography by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam with Arun Tiwari

Wings of Fire revolves around the personal & professional life of Kalam and the individuals who made an impact on him. The book is mainly divided into 4 sections (Orientation, Creation, Propitiation and Contemplation) of Kalam’s life which contains 16 chapters and an epilogue.

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Kalam introduces us to his early life in Rameswaram where he was born and raised in a secure middle-class Tamil family. He proceeds to describe the communal harmony in Rameswaram and the stable atmosphere for healthy discussion of spiritual matters.

Hailing from a predominantly Muslim locality, Kalam learned respect for other faiths from his parents. During Kalam’s early life, his close relatives encouraged Kalam to excel in studies and would talk about the discoveries of literature and science beyond Rameswaram. Inspired to fulfill his dreams, he left his home to attend Schwartz High School in Ramanathapuram.

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Kalam throws light on the time he got selected at Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) for engineering when admission fees were expensive. His elder sister stood by him and helped him financially which deeply moved Kalam to study hard for a scholarship. At MIT, he dreamed to fly an aircraft and hence chose aeronautical engineering.

Kalam sends a message to the future engineering students that ‘ when they choose their specialization, the essential point to consider is whether the choice articulates their inner feelings and aspirations ’.

Kalam was determined to join either the Air Force or a job at Directorate of Technical Development and Production, DTD&P (Air) at the Ministry of Defence. However, Kalam was not successful in joining the Indian Air Force and could not fulfill his dream to fly.

Frustrated, Kalam turned to Swami Sivananda who taught him to accept his destiny and go ahead with life. He learned that this was not in his destiny. He got accepted as a Senior Scientific Assistant at DTD&P (Air). Here, Kalam faced his first failure.

His indigenous Hovercraft ‘Nandi’ was shelved by a new ministry which favored imported hovercrafts. Kalam learned the harsh truth that certain events may be out of control in life.

However, ‘Nandi’ had created interest by then and as if destiny came knocking, Kalam was called for an interview at Indian Committee for Space Research for the post of Rocket Engineer. At this interview, he met Prof. Sarabhai, father of the Indian space program.

In the section Creation, Kalam gives a glimpse of his keen eye while training at NASA. He recollects seeing a painting depicting heroism of Tipu Sultan’s army using rockets against the British.

He learned many valuable management and leadership lessons from Prof. Sarabhai. At an early stage of his career, Kalam trusted that leadership with the free exchange of views was more desirable than giving directions. Kalam also learned that leaders exist at every level.

Kalam throws light on his work schedule when he started leading projects. On entering his office he would first clean the table, prioritize papers for immediate action & remove everything else from sight.

If you want to leave your footprints On the sands of time Do not drag your feet

This memorable line has aged well which tells us to take action now when we are interested in doing a good thing and want to be remembered for it. Interestingly, Kalam preferred a daring attitude with persistence to perfection.

He favored allowing mistakes as a learning process as they are inevitable but generally manageable. He advocated building own education, skills and keeping up-to-date.

Kalam narrates his experience when he was faced with three deaths in his family. He faced failure when the first flight trial of Indian SLV-3 crashed for which Kalam took responsibility as a leader. Kalam describes two visionaries Prof. Dhawan and Dr. Brahm Prakash who mentored him during such days.

Kalam received the Padma Bhushan after SLV-3 was successfully launched. He then moved to rocketry at the Defence Research and Development Organization and successfully introduced the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme for the development of five missiles namely Prithvi, Trishul, Akash, Nag and Agni.

On the successful launch of India’s missile program, Kalam received the Padma Vibhushan. Despite repeated failures faced, Kalam always maintained that failures are seeds of further learning and emphatically believed that India can be a technological leader.

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Wings of Fire is a must read autobiography for those who are looking for an Inspiration in life.

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The book starts off interestingly with a reminiscent narrative of early India & Kalam’s boyhood. Throughout the book, a host of genius people in space research & rocketry have been mentioned in good detail. It also contains inspirational poems written by Kalam and some of his favorite ones.

The authors show us the inner workings of a brilliant mind which not only gave wings to the divine fire but also flew the distance.

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Dr. kalam rose from humble beginnings in south india to create  india’s nuclear arsenal and also became the   president of the country. read the wings of fire book review to know more about the life and work of dr. apj abdul kalam., table of contents, about the writer, about the book, final thoughts, key takeaways.

‘Wings of fire’ is the autobiography of former Indian president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Dr. Abdul Kalam and his colleague, a well-known scientist, Mr. Arun Tiwari co-authored the book. Dr. Kalam analyses his early life, struggle, adversity, bravery, luck, and the unique opportunity that led him to command India’s space research, nuclear, and missile projects.

‘Avul Pakir Jainulabeen Abdul Kalam’ is the full name of Dr. Kalam and he was born and raised on Mosque Street in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. He was India’s 11th President (2002-2007).

He was a physicist by profession who played a key part in creating the country’s missile program. From humble beginnings in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu to serving as president of India, Dr. Kalam narrates his life’s ascent and fall in his inspirational autobiography ‘The Wings of Fire.’

Arun Tiwari rose to prominence as an author after writing Wings of Fire with Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. He has published several books, including five with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

He was also involved in the design of the missiles with  Dr. Kalam. Mr. Tiwari was the director of Hyderabad’s Cardiovascular Technology Institute. He received the Defence Technology Spinoff Award for creating the Kalam-Raju stent.

Book review: Wings of Fire

The book depicts the life of a simple but resolute individual. It contains a wealth of information that anyone will benefit from. Reading this book can be a joyful and lovely experience.

The book is a detailed explanation of how great things can be accomplished with mindfulness. This book offers the reader the thought that you should always maintain your dreams high, your goals clear, prepare meticulously, and work hard.

The book includes many stories and experiences from his childhood, school, and college years. He wrote extensively about his time at the Langley Research Center, NASA, and Wallops flight facility.

Personal tragedies are not ignored in this book. He has written extensively on the moment he lost his father and his struggles as a student from an economically backward family. 

He has also written about his achievements in developing ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology. As well as how he felt when he received numerous awards, including the Padma Bhushan.

The second part of the book is about Dr. Kalam, a scientist who made a substantial contribution to the development of the country’s guided missile program, a pioneering endeavor for national security. He was dubbed the ‘Missile Man of India’ due to his contribution to space research.

autobiography of apj abdul kalam book review

‘Wings of fire’ is best suited for school and college students,  teenagers who want to dream, dare, and achieve all their goals. It demonstrates how a person from a humble background becomes the first citizen of a nation of one billion people.

This book contains something for everyone and can benefit every Indian who has a vision for a bright future.

‘Wings of fire’ is an extensive explanation of how great things can be accomplished by working hard and doing your best.

  • Former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s autobiography is titled ‘Wings of Fire.’ It was written by Dr. Abdul Kalam and Mr. Arun Tiwari, a well-known missile scientist, and colleague of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
  • Dr. Kalam’s remarkable autobiography ‘The Wings of Fire’ chronicles his life’s ascension from humble origins in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu to serving as President of India.
  • Wings of Fire is best suited for high school and college students who desire to dream, dare, and achieve all of their life goals. It shows how a person from a low-income family becomes the first citizen of a nation of one billion people.

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Wings of Fire : Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam, The Juvenile Reconnoiter

Samra Saeed

Department of English, 

Govt. Raza P.G. College,

Rampur, (U.P.), India,

M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly,

Uttar Pradesh, India.

APJ Abdul Kalam is renowned Indian scientist and administrator, who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. He is compassionate soul with a beautiful mind. His co-authored autobiography with subordinateArunTiwari entitles “Wings of Fire”. His majestictutelage,within modest means of his Patriarchduring infantile years attributes to the grandeur accomplishments in his later life.The episodesfrom his juvenile ages analyzed and explored to determine the genesis of his acumen and eminence inthe present context.

Keywords: Genesis, Nurture, Tutelage, Acumen, Eminence, Infantile, Mystics, Attributes, Juvenile, Reconnoiter

Introduction

 AVUL PAKIR JAINULABDEEN ABDUL KALAM, the ex-President of India, Missile Man, Bharat Ratan, hadco-authoredautobiography ‘Wings of Fire’ with Arun Tiwari [1] his associate at DRDL, Hyderabad. He was born in 1931 at Rameswaram, Tamilnadu, in a Tamil Muslim family.  He rises from obscurity to fame and has only few parallel in the annals of world history. His existence is a true journey from log cabin to white house, like Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.  The establishmentof this great endeavorlays in his good nurture, secure infantile, mystical environment, and compassionate surroundings, dedicated teachers, true guides, encouraging well-wishers who ignite his intellect towards science, mentors as friends,enlighten elders of his town who impart a sense of belonging in him and no discrimination in that societyto poisonhis young mind.

    The Genesis of all greatness in humanity depends in their nurture and it is very true in case of Abdul Kalam, as a child he was very inquisitive and always asked his father about divine power, human suffering and spirituality. His father had no formal education but hadinbornintelligence with great communication skilland was competentto satiate Abdul Kalam curiosity with simple analogues in complex world of mysticism.

“His father, Jainulabdeen and mother Ashiamma provide him secure childhood, both materially and emotionally though he had neither much formal education nor much wealth; despite these disadvantages, he possessed great innate wisdom and a true generosity of spirit” . – Wings of Fire

The Young Mystic

“We are all born with a divine fire in us. Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire and fill the world with the glow of its goodness.” ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

He born and brought up in transcendent atmosphere of holy town of Rameswaram and his mother and grandmother feed him with bedtime stories of Ramayana and Prophet Mohammad.

His father is modest religious person but hedaily prays in the mosque with his sons, where local folk from different faith approach him after prayers to seek solace and succor. There was often discussion of divine matters and mysticism between his father and his friend, thehead priest of Rameswaram Temple.Abdul feels energy flowing through him whenever he circles round the temple during his casual evening walk with his mentor friend Ahmed Jallaluddin. Inmosque, the prayer was illegible to himbut he always felt the connection with Almighty and he absorbs the divinity within his self. The assimilation of physical and spiritual chargemanifests in his personality and transcends all limits of humanity in him. Abdul Kalamtransformation fromhuman beings to spiritual beings with human experience, thus originates in hisjuvenile years.

“God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us to tap and develop these powers.” ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

This divine elixir generates zeal within him, to achieve the great featsand borne wantsin him to excel, he integrate all these energies, efforts, corporeal and intellectualfortes to summit the peak of excellence.

“An Excellence is a continuous process and not an Accident”- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

His Mentors

Ahmed Jallaluddin was a close friend and fifteen years older than him, later he became his brother in law, he was Abdul Kalam mentor, philosopher and guide. Jallauddin was fond of education, but domestic circumstances deprived him of his schooling in spite of this he is the only person on Entire Island in Abdul Kalam’s infancy, who can read and write English. He taught Abdul Kalam art of positive thinking and provide spark to ignite his intellect towards scientific discoveries. Moreover, he encourages him to read about accomplishmentin medical sciences, English literature and other frontiers of knowledge. He arranges books for Abdul Kalam from STR Manicam personal library.  He enlightensand embolden Abdul Kalam young mind towards mysteries of cosmos and enchant him to the magical world of creativity. He and his wife Zohara had great faith inthe talents and abilities of Abdul Kalam; they had total conviction that he will shine like rising Sun on their horizon. Ahmed Jallaluddin is the person who burnt his soul to let Abdul Kalam flies to the present heights.

“Jallaluddin schooling had been limited, principally because of his family’s straitened circumstances. This may have been the reason why he always encouraged me to excel in my studies and enjoyed my success vicariously. Never did I find the slightest trace of resentment in Jallaluddin for his deprivation”

“Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), regarded as the crown jewel of technical education in South India at that time. I managed to be on the list of selected candidates, but admission to this prestigious institution was an expensive affair. Around a thousand rupees was required, and my father could not spare that much money. At that time, my sister, Zohara, stood behind me, mortgaging her gold bangles and chain. I was deeply touched by her determination to see me educated and by her faith in my abilities.                          —-“APJ Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire”

Samsuddin, his first cousin had great influence on boy Abdul Kalam, he trained him in enterprise and economics of trade and laborwhich had later reflected in his work.

“Thinking is the capital, Enterprise is the way, hard work is the solution”

― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power within India

In this autobiography,Abdul Kalamadmitted his evident ingenuitysolely indebted t o both Jallaluddin and Samsuddin.

“The unschooled wisdom of Jallaluddin and Samsuddin was so intuitive and responsive to non-verbal messages, that I can unhesitatingly attribute my subsequently manifested creativity to their company in my childhood.                                            -“APJ Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire”.

His Inspiration

Jainulabdeen, his father was not a man of letters but blessed with sharp intellect, attitude and enterpriseskillfulness. He manage to augment his income, by building a wooden boat using  ingenious method and ply pilgrims from coast to the island, he also manage a coconut grove four miles from his home, and daily at dawn bring coconut from there for family consumption. His innovative and imaginative ideas help him to provide materially and emotional secure upbringing to all his children.  He is hardworking, rational and resourceful person and Abdul Kalam inherited these virtues and attitude.He wants to emulate his father in the world of Science and Technology. His feet’s were firmly on ground, in later years as a scientist he works eighteen hours daily, without minding about outcome or result thus borne a Jewel , a Kohinoor, among scientist of India.

“The sides of the mountain sustain life, not the peak. This is where things grow, experience is gain, and technologies are master. The importance of the peak lies only in the fact that it defines the sides.”

“All Birds find shelter during a rain. Nevertheless, Eagle avoids rain by flying above the Clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference”- “A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire”

Ashiamma, his mother is humble and pious womanwith magnanimous heart, this propagates through his spirit and deeply influence his nurture and makes him humble, austere, modest and tranquil person. This serene atmosphere die cast his personality and nurse his beautiful mind.

“Poli, a South Indian sweet my mother made. In fact, she used to prepare twelve distinctly different varieties of it, bringing out the flavor of every single ingredient used in the best possible combinations.I normally ate with my mother, sitting on the floor of the kitchen. She would place a banana leaf before me, on which she then ladled rice and aromatic Sāmbhar, a variety of sharp, homemade pickles and a dollop of fresh coconut chutney. I do not recall the exact number of people she fed every day, but I am quite certain that far more outsiders ate with us than all the members of our own family put together.― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire”

His dissent

Sivasubramania Iyer, his science teacher was an illuminated soul though he belongs to an orthodox Brahmin family and had a very conservative wife. He wants to homogenize the stratified society of Rameswaram, by breaking social barriers. Therefore, he invites Abdul Kalam to his house for a meal, but his wife did not allowed entrance of Muslim boy inside her Kitchen, Sivasubramania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, he served Abdul Kalam with his own hands and sat down beside, to eat his meal. His wife watched from behind the kitchen door. He wants to confront and destroy this abominable conduct of his wife, andinvited Abdul Kalam again for meal next weekend.Meantime his wife had reform, the woman not only cooks or allows him meal in the kitchen but she sat beside him to servesmeal with her own hands. Theincidence penetrates deep within his heart and he feel weightlessness, free and equal, a sense of comradeliergerminatesinside him. This impression makes him a successful team member, which results in his triumph during later years.

“What makes life in Indian organizations difficult is the widespread prevalence of this very contemptuous pride. It stops us from listening to our juniors, subordinates and people down the line. You cannot expect a person to deliver results if you humiliate him, nor can you expect him to be creative if you abuse him or despise him. The line between firmness and harshness, between strong leadership and bullying, between discipline and vindictiveness is very fine, but it has to be drawn. ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire”

“A house divided against itself cannot stand” – Abraham Lincoln [2]

His Schooling

Rameswaram Elementary School was where child Abdul Kalam studied, a very calm and peaceful place, there exist no class or religious discrimination. There was no cobweb of hate poison in the mind of children, they play and study together without any distinguish ion and differentiation.

“A new teacher came to our class. I used to wear a cap, which marked me as a Muslim, and I always sat in the front row next to Ramanadha Sastry, who wore a sacred thread. I was asked to go and sit on the backbench. Lakshmana Sastry summoned the teacher, and in our presence, told the teacher that he should not spread the poison of social inequality and communal intolerance in the minds of innocent children, ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire”

The Abdul Kalam tutelage was sprinting on knowledgesuper highway owing to grace of all his well-wishers, diverse information carpet bomb on this highway from the books of STR Manicam personal library, Samsuddin Newspaper agency and from the vast batteries of intelligence in possession of un-schooled Jallaluddin. His acumen and insight sprout evolution of a beautiful mind and instigate the visualization offuture,which was well focus in the center of crosshair in his far-sight.

“When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms,when creativity blossoms, thinking emanates. When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit,when knowledge is lit, economy flourishes.”

― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Indomitable Spirit

His Heritage

His ancestors, from generation to generation were in trade of building and plying boats, they use fire to mould wood into hulk and bulk of the boat. Their innate wisdom, skill, patience and persistence nature transmigrate into his blood.The dynamics of sea, the gen about fluid characteristics, it rein, strength and ferociousness began to seed in his infant brain. His flight from anonymity to eminence immensely owe to his inheritance.

The source of all greatness in Abdul Kalam lies in his humble and magnificent beginning. He is our living legend, who in-defiance of the sanctions from superpower develops Missile Systems and Nuclear deterrentsto safeguard and secure frontiers of our nation for next thousands of years and hewas responsible for providing solid research base for ingenious sciences and technologies. Thus, he preserves our independence, democracy and economic developments of our young nation. Heelected as President, Republic of India in 2002. In the philosophy of AllamaIqbal, [3] the Abdul Kalam rightfully entitled God’s Vice-regent on Earth. He had transcendedself to reach higher stage of existence and achieved the apex.

“Tis sweet to be God's vicegerent in the world,

He knows the mysteries of part and whole;

His genius abounds with life and desires to manifest itself:

He will bring another world into existence.

A hundred worlds like this world of parts and wholes

Spring up, like roses, from the seed of his imagination”

–AllamaIqbal, Secret of the Self [4]

  • Wings of Fire, Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam with Arun Tiwari, University Press
  • "The Secrets of the Self,  English translation of Asrar-i-Khudi by Reynod Nicholson" (http:/ / www. allamaiqbal. com/ works/ poetry/ Persian/ Asrar/ translation/ index
  • Abraham Lincoln, Speeches and Writings, Selected and Annotatedby Austin Avrashow

[1] ArunTiwari worked under Dr APJ Abdul Kalamfor over a decade in the Defense Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad

[2] Abraham Lincoln speech in Union Convention 16 June 1858

[3] Iqbal (1877-1938) is the great Iqbal-philosopher of India. During his stay in the West, he studied modern philosophy; in this subject, he holds degrees from the Universities of Cambridge and Munich.

[4] Secret of the Self: Iqbal wrote this in Persian because he felt the language was well suited for the expression of these ideas. This book deals mainly with the individual; it is concerned with the philosophy of evolution of life and self.

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The book Wings of Fire , the autobiography of A P J Abdul Kalam constitutes an extraordinary reading for all ages. There is something that everybody can extract from this book. In this book, the authors tell us the story of a young Muslim boy who has big dreams about his future and what inspires him to become an eminent scientist. This real story tells us the role of family, relatives and friends in helping a person in achieving his goals. Apart from the very indicative title, the chapters of the book are also touching –orientation, creation, propitiation, and contemplation.

Orientation contains 32 years of his early life – days as a child, going through adolescence and getting into rocketry. His description of the people, who shaped his life, interweaving religion and education, is a charming part of the book that almost nobody would miss reading.

Chapter 2 entitled ‘Creation’ describing the next seventeen years till 1980 covers his struggle at ISRO going from one-engineer-amongst-many to the successful project director of SLV bringing pride to the nation through the technological achievement of putting a satellite in the orbit.

The next ten years are set out in chapter 3. These constitute the outstanding accomplishments at DRDL. The way he transformed the laboratory from one which had a weak heart with little confidence to one which felt a sense of strong self-esteem and could feel proud by contributing developed missile systems to the services, is a remarkable saga.

The last chapter entitled ‘Contemplation’ contains a condensation of ideas and thoughts arising out of his colourful life, the awards that he received (the highest honour, namely Bharata Ratna that he received does not find a mention in this book) and some messages for the future generation.

The author through this book and the various chapters builds a quick rapport with the reader, who is spellbound. It stresses on the point that the youth should not get disheartened by failures. According to him, source of hidden knowledge is within us, with whom we should communicate. It is an inspirational book for everyone, especially the youth, with a message not to get bogged down in life, due to personal tragedies and setbacks in professional life.

Prof. Jharna Lulla

Faculty Economics and Placement Officer

International School of Management Excellence

The author of the article is Prof. Jharna Lulla, faculty at International School of Management Excellence, Navi Mumbai. She has done her Masters in Economics and PGDM. She has extensive experience in Industry before moving to academics. Prof. Jharna is currently writing a book on Macro Economics and is a prolific writer in journals and magazines.

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My Life: An Illustrated Autobiography | APJ Abdul Kalam | Book Review

My Life: An Illustrated Autobiography

Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam needs no introduction. He is known by one and all and yet he opens this biography with such a humble introduction and such humble beginnings.

The man is an epitome of simplicity and “living it real”.

“My Life: An Illustrated Autobiography” , one amongst the many biographies of his is mainly written for children.

The story of his life is meant to inspire children and to impress upon teachers the need to ignite in their pupils, the fire of curiosity and the lust for knowledge.

The story covers his childhood, college life, professional life and ultimately his life as the President of India.

The illustrations are pretty basic but they do a good job of supplementing the text. Keeping in mind that the target audience is children, the language too is kept simple.

The writing style focuses on inspiring the young minds to seek more knowledge and take charge of their own lives; no matter what their beginnings or background are and through the cleverly planned text, that purpose has definitely been achieved.

I liked the way Mr Kalam has talked about his own shortcomings at all important junctures of his life.

Despite all his achievements, he has nowhere boasted of his greatness or his success. He remains a humble man and has mostly attributed his success to all his teachers.

From his teachers at the primary school to those at his high school, to those at his college and finally, those who have helped and taught him in his professional life, Mr Kalam has attributed all of his success to these people and all of his failures to himself.

Another plus point of “My Life: An Illustrated Autobiography” is that in a few pages only, it manages to cover his entire life story. The way he talks about his home and his mother is so adorable.

Even when he has himself become an old man he still remembers his mom and her food; that is the power of love and to hear such a great man talk about such pure love is truly beautiful.

This book, unlike a few others from his kitty, is quite interesting and once I sat down to read it, I did not feel like leaving it till I was done.

There were two moments in the book when the story was truly motivating. Once when Dr Kalam was inspired by his school teacher about flight; this was when the teacher took the class outside to a beach and told them about birds and flight.

That was a decisive moment in his life when he developed a curiosity for things that fly and decided that his career will have something to do with flight. It is also this moment which urges the teachers to adopt a more practical approach to their teaching.

Another incident was when Dr Kalam along with his team and after years and years of hard work and a few failures was able to launch India’s first indigenous SLV. That success story was truly motivating.

All in all, “My Life: An Illustrated Autobiography” is a good read and I must, therefore, recommend it to all young readers. I end this review by giving the book five out of five stars and hoping that Dr Kalam will continue to inspire millions of Indians through his words.

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List of All the Books Written by APJ Abdul Kalam

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam is the full name of one of India’s greatest scientists and former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam took Indian Missile Technology to a whole new level and hence he is known as the “ Missile Man of India “.

Here, in this blog post, I will be listing out all the books and writings that APJ Abdul Kalam has contributed to our nation.

List of All the Writings of APJ Abdul Kalam

Below are the few very famous books and writings of the APJ Abdul Kalam that you can buy from the Amazon online.

Famous Books by Dr Kalam that You can Buy Online

India 2020: a vision for the new millennium.

India 2020 - A Vision for the New Millennium by APJ Abdul Kalam

Wings of Fire: An Autobiography

Wings of Fire - An Autobiography of Abdul Kalam

Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India

Ignited Minds - Unleashing the power within India by APJ Abdul Kalam

Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges

Turning Points - A Journey Through Challenges by APJ Abdul Kalam

Forge your Future: Candid, Forthright, Inspiring

Forge your Future - Candid, Forthright, Inspiring by APJ Abdul Kalam

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APJ Abdul Kalam's 9th Death Anniversary: His life, contributions, and quotes

The great passion for science that drove dr apj abdul kalam's innovative efforts in missile and aerospace technologies gained him the moniker 'missile man of india.' his commitment to scientific advancement till now inspires a great number of young people to seek jobs in science and technology..

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autobiography of apj abdul kalam book review

27 July 2024 marks the death anniversary of the 'Missile Man of India,' Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India and a well-known aerospace scientist.

APJ Abdul Kalam's anniversary of death describes the unforgettable day that this great visionary left us.

On July 27, 2015, Dr Abdul Kalam Sir passed away suddenly due to a huge heart attack that occurred while he was giving a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong).

As we commemorate the ninth anniversary of Abdul Kalam's passing, we must not overlook his enormous contributions to the space programs that earned him the moniker 'Missile Man of India' and his unshakeable devotion to the country that earned him the title 'People's President.'

His illustrious history serves as a constant source of inspiration and guidance for the Indian populace, positioning him as a symbol of wisdom, tenacity, and nationalism.

On the anniversary of his passing, individuals can pay tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam and reaffirm their devotion to the principles he championed.

EARLY LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS:

Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam came from a struggling household as the youngest of five siblings.

He persevered in his studies despite obstacles, working as a newspaper distributor to provide for his family.

He studied physics at St. Joseph's College and aeronautical engineering at the Madras Institute of Technology because he was fascinated by space and aviation.

After developing missiles like Agni and Trishul at ISRO and helping to construct hovercraft at DRDO, Kalam's career took off, garnering him the moniker 'Missile Man of India.'

  • “Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place - the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life.”
  • “Determination is the power that sees us through all our frustrations and obstacles. It helps us with building our willpower, which is the very basis of success.”
  • “If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.”

APJ Abdul Kalam's 9th Death Anniversary: A Tribute To His Life, Work, And Timeless Quotes

Abdul kalam death anniversary: fondly called india's 'missile man', dr kalam was particularly close to young people and he loved to be among students..

APJ Abdul Kalam's 9th Death Anniversary: A Tribute To His Life, Work, And Timeless Quotes

India is remembering APJ Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary today.

APJ Abdul Kalam's Death Anniversary: Whether it was his career in science or politics, Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, former President of India, inspires people across the world. Today is the 9th death anniversary of the great leader and renowned scientist, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. It has become a day when, across the country, he is remembered for what is described as the "People's President." It was his contribution to space and missile technologies that is very much recalled by many. His key contribution to the development of India's Agni and Prithvi missiles made two major strides regarding defence capability.

Dr Kalam, the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007, left an impact through his writings too. His books, such as "Wings of Fire" and "Ignited Minds," inspired millions to dream big and work for the nation's progress. The vision and achievements of Dr. Kalam, in that sense, become an inspiration for future generations as India celebrates all his contributions today.

His personal story, too, was nothing short of a superhero's. Born on October 15, 1931, in a modest family in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Dr Kalam faced hardships during his childhood but never gave up. After finishing school at Schwartz Higher Secondary School, Dr Kalam went to St. Joseph's College for his graduation in physics. It's said that he would study hours without a break and be focused, especially on mathematics. Following his graduation, Dr Kalam acquired a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology.

Professional life

In 1958, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam joined DRDO and later moved to ISRO in 1969, where he led the development of India's first satellite launch vehicle, the SLV-III. Returning to DRDO in 1982, he spearheaded the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, earning the title "Missile Man of India." His pivotal role in India's 1998 nuclear tests under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee brought him widespread acclaim. Dr Kalam served as President from 2002 to 2007 and was honoured with the Padma Bhushan and Bharat Ratna.

On July 27, 2015, the "Missile Man of India" was delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong, when he collapsed and passed away due to a cardiac arrest. He, however, continues to live in the hearts of Indians.

APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes: Here are memorable quotes from the former President of India

"Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success."

"We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting from economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage."

"If a country is to be corruption-free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother, and the teacher."

"My message, especially to young people, is to have the courage to think differently, to invent, to travel the unexplored path, to discover the impossible, and to conquer the problems and succeed."

"These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to the young people."

"Let us sacrifice today so that our children can have a better tomorrow."

"Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work."

"Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around."

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"Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and moral leadership among students and become their role models."

"Failure will never overtake me if it is my definition of success."

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