An Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam: Wings of Fire
bout the author:
APJ Abdul Kalam is one of India’s most distinguished scientists. He served as the 11th President of India, between 2002 and 2007. He was fondly referred to as “The People’s President” during his term. He has honorary doctorates from over thirty universities and is the recipient of the country’s three highest civilian awards – the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna.
My thoughts on the book:
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“He who knows others is learned, but the wise one is the one who knows himself. Learning without wisdom is of no use.”
Another excerpt that looks into life was…
“The trouble is that we often merely analyse life instead of dealing with it. People dissect their failures for causes and effects, but seldom deal with them and gain experience to master them and thereby avoid their recurrence. This is my belief: that through difficulties and problems God gives us the opportunity to grow. So when your hopes and dreams and goals are dashed, search among the wreckage, you may find a golden opportunity hidden in the ruins.”
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2 This is the story of a boy who rose from a very humble coastal village in Tamil Nandu, Southern India to become one of the greatest architects of Indian Space mission. Indeed, Kalam was to become the president of India from 2002-2007-------------------
This book is an autobiography of a rocket scientist, a visionary, the only “king among the pawns”, the missile man and 11th president of India (2002-07) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam popularly known as people’s president. “Wings of fire” is one such autobiography of a person who had the courage to dream big and the passion to keep striving till they are achieved. The book gives best insight about the life of a small town boy who dreamt to make India strong and prosperous – a DEVELOPED Nation and gave us “Vision 2020”.
The book is a journey of dreams, hopes, successes and failures. The life of this great personality was none different than the normal person, only thing
APJ Abdul Kalam is one of India’s most distinguished scientists. He served as the 11th President of India, between 2002 and 2007. He was fondly referred to as “The People’s President” during his term. He has honorary doctorates from over thirty universities and is the recipient of the country’s three highest civilian awards – the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna.
My thoughts on the book:
…
“He who knows others is learned, but the wise one is the one who knows himself. Learning without wisdom is of no use.”
Another excerpt that looks into life was…
“The trouble is that we often merely analyse life instead of dealing with it. People dissect their failures for causes and effects, but seldom deal with them and gain experience to master them and thereby avoid their recurrence. This is my belief: that through difficulties and problems God gives us the opportunity to grow. So when your hopes and dreams and goals are dashed, search among the wreckage, you may find a golden opportunity hidden in the ruins.”
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2 This is the story of a boy who rose from a very humble coastal village in Tamil Nandu, Southern India to become one of the greatest architects of Indian Space mission. Indeed, Kalam was to become the president of India from 2002-2007-------------------
This book is an autobiography of a rocket scientist, a visionary, the only “king among the pawns”, the missile man and 11th president of India (2002-07) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam popularly known as people’s president. “Wings of fire” is one such autobiography of a person who had the courage to dream big and the passion to keep striving till they are achieved. The book gives best insight about the life of a small town boy who dreamt to make India strong and prosperous – a DEVELOPED Nation and gave us “Vision 2020”.
The book is a journey of dreams, hopes, successes and failures. The life of this great personality was none different than the normal person, only thing