Book Summary of Wings of fire: an autobiography
Wings of Fire traces the life and times of India’s former president APJ Abdul Kalam. It gives a glimpse of his childhood as well as his growth as India’s missile man.
Summary of the Book
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography is co-written by APJ Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari. The book traces his life from the obscure, poverty-stricken little village in Rameswaram to the imposing Rashtrapati Bhavan in the grand avenues of Lutyens Delhi.
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography is co-written by APJ Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari. The book traces his life from the obscure, poverty-stricken little village in Rameswaram to the imposing Rashtrapati Bhavan in the grand avenues of Lutyens Delhi.
In Wings of Fire: An Autobiography, ABJ Abdul Kalam’s life – both personal and professional – is unraveled through four sections titled Orientation, Creation, Propitiation and Contemplation. In Orientation, we get an understanding of his early life. From the sea shores of Rameswaram to a training program in NASA, the journey is a truly remarkable one and the book traces it in detail.
In `Creation,’ Abdul Kalam reminiscences on the beginning of his professional life. There are a lot of details about his work in NASA and other facilities in the US. The section focuses on the happenings in his life until 1980.
`Propitiation’ traces his evolution into the `Missile Man of India’ and focuses on the period between 1981 and 1991. `Contemplation’ gives us an insight into the thinking and philosophy of this legendary technocrat and an amazing human being.
The book is also visually interesting with several photographs.
General Reception and Other Adaptations
The book has been translated into 13 Indian languages. A Chinese and French version has been published.
About Abdul Kalam
Abdul Kalam was born to Jainulabdeen Marakayar and Ashiamma on October 15, 1931. He got his degree in aeronautical engineering from IIT Madras and after a stint in NASA, he returned to India. His work on the Indian space program has inspired scientific thinking in the country.
Abdul Kalam became the 11th President of India and the other posts he has held include Principal Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister. He worked in the Indian Space Research Organization and Defense Research and Development Program. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1981 and the Bharat Ratna in 1997. He has an abiding interest in the welfare of children in the country.
Other Books by the Author
Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India
Scientist to President
Scientist to President
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| Book: | Wings of fire: an autobiography |
| Author: | APJ Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari |
| ISBN: | 8173711461 |
| Price : | Rs. 275 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Publishing Date: | 2000 |
| Publisher: | Universities Press |
| Edition: | 1st Edition |
| Number of Pages: | 180 |
| Language: | General |
| Dimensions: | 9.41 x 6.26 x 0.43 inches |
| Weight: | 320 grams |
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6 comments:
For the teenagers, To dream
"If you want to leave your footprints in the sands of time, do not drag your feet."
These are one of the most enduring lines that still lay etched in my memory. I have read this book long back, and I don't remember when, but surely the essence remains with me even today.
This book is best suited for reading for the teenagers, to dream and to dare.
It shows, how a person from the modest background ends up in being the First Citizen of a nation of one billion.
It shows how a scientist, devoid of basic tools, helps in culmination of a program which other love to loathe and deride. It shows a man, who lived his life in terms of his principles and nothing else.
It shows how a common man, like you and me, can achieve when he can dream.
And finally, it teaches how to dream.
Read on, and dream on.
A Life Changing Book
This book can change one's life forever. A truly inspirational book and can be universally applied for any individual. Kalam Sir's choice of inspiring his readers through inspirational quotations and spirit of fighting rather than telling much about his struggle which is obvious,tells about the great personality. What Kalam Sir has aimed for is certainly achieved when a person reads his book and aims to give "wings to the fire of the heart".
Motivating and Inspiring
A very good book by a very good man.
A fantastic and motivational read. It tells about the struggle of a boy who worked as a newspaper seller and earned a living for him as well as for his family.
It shows how passion, hard work and dedication can help you realize your dreams instead of all the hardships. A boy's journey to a successful scientist and later the president of the largest democracy in the world.
It really gives inspiration.
A source of Inspiration for every Indian!
This book is a source of inspiration for every Indian! Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is an example how obstacles are the stepping stones for success. This book will fire you up and your chest will swell with pride when you read about the huge leaps that we have taken!!
NOT ROCKET SCIENCE
This book must be read with utmost peace and not in a jiffy. You can gain much from it if you are a good reader, otherwise you may think that it is any other book on rocket science. In starting it may seem a book on defence developments and history of the country but the life of Mr former President is worth a read. His life is a great source of inspiration and motivation for all of us, that comprises of not only Indians.
This is the most inspiring book I have ever read. Great salute to the man for his contribution to Indian Rocketry.I would like to recall few lines from book.
1. What you imagine, is what you transpire.What you believe is what you achieve.
2. A good plan executed violently right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week.
3. Once your mind stretches to a new level it never goes back to its original dimension.
4. Adversities always presents opportunities for introspection.
and the most inspiring line is..
"We all are born with divine fire in us.Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire and fill the world with glow of its goodness."
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