Introduction
Wings of Fire is the autobiography of former Indian president and eminent scientist Late APJ Kalam. The book is co-written by Arun Tiwari.
A man of humble beginnings and simple life, he carried an unusual mix of spiritual convictions with man spirit of scientific enquiry. Born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu (), young Muslim boy catapulted his fortunes to be called the �Missile Man� of India.
Dr Kalam’s took the reins at Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and inspired generations through some of the most innovative, and breathtaking scientific feats of independent India.
His expertise in rocket science and space technology has propelled India to become a shining example for young nations wanting to stamp their knowledge and skills not just over the globe but the vastness of our Universe.
The book starts with a homage to his parents and in particular to his mother Kalam named ‘My mother’. The book opens into four distinct parts named as
- to Orientation
- to Creation
- to Propitiation
- Beyond Contemplation
Book Summary
Orientation
The first part is all about the life of young Kalam. The
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography
He has nowhere sought to preach in his book. But his ideas, conveyed vividly on a number of subjects would guide the Indian Youth.
Regarding Science he says: "I wonder why some people tend to see Science as something which takes man away from God. As I look at it, the path of science can always wind through the heart. For me, science has always been the path to spiritual enrichment and self-realization."
Referring to Prayer he says: "One of the important functions of prayer, I believe, is to act as a stimulus to creative ideas. 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. God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great po
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography
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 on his journey of 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 gets a lot of attention.
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Wings of Fire: An Autobiography of Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is one of the most famous and respected names in India. A visionary scientist, honest politician and a true Indian, Dr. Kalam stood for the best of human values. He served as the President of India from to and is often regarded as the 'Missile man of India', having acted as a catalyst towards the substantial growth of India’s space program. In , he completed his graduation in Physics from Saint Joseph’s college, Tiruchirappalli which was then associated with the University of Madras. He then went on to study Aerospace Engineering from the highly reputed Madras Institute of Technology. Overall, he has received honorary doctorates from over 40 universities. He won the Von Braun Award from the National Space Society and Hoover Medal from ASME Foundation, USA. Government of India conferred him Bharat Ratna in Some of his famous books are Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity, Wings of Fire and Envisioning an Empowered Nation.
The book, ‘My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions’ is full of inspiration and reveals the life of Dr, Kalam. This book is easily available online for convenient shopping.
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