Wings of fire is an autobiography by APJ Abdul Kalam covering his early life and his work in Indian Space Research Organization and missile programs. It is the story of a boy from a humble background who went on to become a key player in ISRO and later became The President of India. The book is very popular and it is translated into multiple languages.
The initial chapters of this book gives a vivid picture of our country during 1930-1950s. Kalam was born in Rameswaram, a southern religious town in Tamil Nadu. Kalam started his career in Aeronautical Development Establishment and was involved in the design of a hovercraft. Later he moved to Indian Space Research Organization. Kalam also went to NASA facility in Maryland, USA as part of a training program on Sound and Rocket Launch techniques.
Kalam is a poet and he is a huge fan of poems. The book itself contains many of his own poems and collection of his favorite poems. The book also contains about twenty-four photos, that are absolutely amazing. One of the things that we learn from this book is Kalam’s positive thinking. He held many high ranking positions in various organizations, yet he continued to be very simple, secular, downtrodden and a humble person. The secret to his success is his ability to ignore the negative things around him. The book gives a clue to his popularity in India.
Abdul Kalam, an optimist, helped India become self sufficient in its space and rocket technology. The book also inspires the youth of India living nationally and internationally that they appreciate the one marvel achieved by their nation’s hero, Abdul Kalam and strive themselves to become strong in every area of their profession and make India prosper for eternity. Abdul Kalam, the man with many names. He is most trusted man in India according to survey, He is also known as ‘the missile man’ of India. Abdul Kalam will be cherished long after he is gone, the man whom India loves.
At the core, the book is about the great Indian dream. A wish that all the founding fathers of a country have, a wish fulfilled by Abdul Kalam.A country which is divided by religion and caste. A country which has a corrupt political system and where money rules, Abdul Kalam still made millions of citizens of India a proud nation.
This book is full of information and is a recommended choice for every student, because this book has the influence and power to motivate a person to stand out in life. “Wings of Fire” is a unique model of accomplishing one’s goals, while fulfilling the promise to its country.
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