Summary of wings of fire by apj abdul kalam
This is also the saga of independent India’s struggle for technological self-sufficiency and defensive autonomy – a story as much about politics, domestic and international, as it is about science. He describes the role of visionary Indian scientists, such as Dr Vikram Sarabhai, and of the creation of a coordinated network of research institutions. He describes the struggles of his boyhood and youth, bringing alive everyday life in a small town in South India and the inspirational role of educators. With characteristic modesty, Kalam ascribes the greatness of his achievement to the influence of his teachers and mentors. At the same time as he has helped create India’s awesome weaponry, Kalam has maintained the ascetic rigour of his personal life, working 18 hours a day and practicing the veena.
SUMMARY OF WINGS OF FIRE BY APJ ABDUL KALAM PROFESSIONAL
This is the story of Kalam’s rise from obscurity and his personal and professional struggles, as well as the story of Agni, Prithvi, Akash, Trishul and Nag - missiles that have become household names in India and that have raised the nation to the level of a missile power of international reckoning. As chief of the country’s defence research and development programme, Kalam demonstrated the great potential for dynamism and innovation that existed in seemingly moribund research establishments. Born in 1931, the son of a little educated boat-owner in Rameswaram, Tamilnadu, he had an unparalleled career as a defence scientist, culminating in the highest civilian award of India, the Bharat Ratna. Sudakshina Bhattacharya Faculty in-chargeĪVUL PAKIR JAINULABDEEN ABDUL KALAM has come to personally represent to many of his countrymen the best aspects of Indian life. (CB.EN.U4EIE14061)Īmrita School of Engineering Department of English 28 April, 2016ĭeclaration This is to certify that, this book review is the bonafide work done by the following students to fulfil the criteria for the completion of the course “Indian Thought through English” in the academic year 2015-2016, semester 4. How the young blood should react? What are our duties as a citizen? has been depicted very beautifully in simple but elegant words that have attracted many readers including me.Kesava Prasad S.A. His wordings helped and induced many youngsters that a fire exists in each and every one of us and it has to be utilized in the right way. (d) Our opinion/comment: Wings of fire is an autobiography of Dr.
APJ Abdul Kalam is simple, secular, and inspiring. The secret to his success seems to be his ability to ignore negative things around him. He held many high ranking positions in various organizations, yet he has rarely mentioned anything about corruption or ignorance of bureaucracy or politicians. (c) Teachings/learnings/moral/message: One can find a glimpse of Kalam's positive thinking throughout the book. The book also contains many of his poems. It also provides a glimpse of Indian harmony which existed before India's partition. The Book contains quotes which are very motivational. It is the story of a boy from a humble background who went on to become a great scientist and later the president of India.
(b) Special features: The book covers his early life and his work in Indian space research and missile programs. It was published in 1999 and it covers Kalam's life before he became the President of India. (a) Subject of the book: Wings of Fire is an autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam former President of India. The books are capable of igniting the fire in the mind of anyone who reads and understands it. (d) Our opinion/idea/comment on the book: The book is written in simple language, very easy to understand, and inspires everyone who reads it. It contains dynamic and original ideas, examines attitudes afflicting the Indians, and presents a prescription for the rapid growth of India to enable the country to emerge as a developed country. Well inspired inspirational stories are provided in each of the chapters to encourage and build a spirit of oneness. This book is meant for Indian children, to ignite their thinking to think big for our country. (c) Teachings/learnings/moral/message from the book: The book consists of many inspirational messages from great people. He inspires the Indians to changes the thinking and attitude of the country forging India to become a developed country.
He writes why we are not developing as we should have and how we will become a developed country. (b) Special features of the book: It is a short book of 205 pages with 9 chapters. (a) Subject of the book: Motivating Indians especially the Indian youth to dream big and to believe that what they dream can be true.