Wings of fire

Name of Reviewer: Khedkar Pragati Ramesh (F. Y. B. Pharm) Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s College of Pharmacy, Ahilyanagar.

Wings of fire

Kalam Avul pakir jainulabdeen Abdul

Dr A. P. J abdul kalam is a renowned indian scientist who went on to 11th president of india (2002-2007). He is very well known across India and he is recipient of indias 3 highest civilians awards-padma Bhushan, padma vibhushan, bharatratna. Wings of fire is an autobiography of dr A. P. J abdul kalam . It covers the life of abdul kalam before he became president of india. The story is all about a about a warm and intensely personal, deeply passionate, common boat -owners son who has become India’s most distinguished living technocrat. The pure faith in God and deep kindness, dealing life with positivity, science, and technological advancements, love towards one country and many more things are mentioned in this book. The theme of the book is, it is based on the travelling of person from middle class boy to missile man of india and president of india, it’s also the story of struggle with life, story of faith, story of different religion live happily in India. Summary_ abdul kalam is the main character of the book. It covers early life of abdul kalam and his work in Indian space research and missile programmes . The author, by narrating his life journey evokes the reader to identify with ones 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 his dream and how he went about accomplished so much is what the book captures nicely. The book recollects many anecdotes and stories from childhood, his time at school and college, he wrote the time spent at the Langley research Center, NASA and wallops flight facility gets a lot of attention. It tells lot of behind the scenes information and technical details about indias satellite and missile (slv -3prithvi, agni, thrisul, akash and nag. Book contains many of his poems. The 2nd half of the book deals with the author, the scientist who made a significant contribution in developing the country’s guided missile programme, a pioneering effort for the security of the nation. It’s not with reason that he was nicknamed the Missile Man of india. Analysis=one of the things that stands out through out the book is kalams positive thinking. The secret to his success seems to be his ability to ignore negative things around him. Similarly one should ignore all the negative things around him in order to succeed. Conclusion= book is best suited for reading for teenagers and youths, to dream and to dare. It shows how a person from a modest background ends up being the first citizen of a nation of one of billion. In this book, there is something that everybody can extract from and worthy of being read by every indian. A very detailed description of how great things can be achieved through simple thoughts. All should read this book for not only knowing what this legend did for his nation but also for acknowledging that one can make their dreams come true if he wills to do so. I will suggest never miss reading this great book.

Thank you

Khedkar Pragati Ramesh

(F. Y. B. Pharm)

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Wings of Fire is an autobiography by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former president of india, that tells the story of his life from childhood to becoming the country’s president. “Wings of Fire” is an autobiography written by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Read More

Wings of Fire is an autobiography by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former president of india, that tells the story of his life from childhood to becoming the country’s president.

“Wings of Fire” is an autobiography written by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India. The book tells the story of his life from his childhood in Rameswaram to his time as a scientist and later as the President of India. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different stage of his life.

The first part of the book, “Orientation,” introduces the reader to Kalam’s childhood and early education. Kalam grew up in a humble family and faced many challenges in pursuing his education. However, he remained determined to succeed and went on to study aerospace engineering.

But he was not able to clear the interview. Far from being demotivated, he focused more on studies, started his career in Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), and was involved in the design of a hovercraft. He went to NASA on a training program. He moved to Indian Space Research and there he met Vikram Sarabhai. He also met many geniuses who inspired him. The book also describes leadership and teamwork, while making the projects. It shows how a man becomes a leader whenever there is a successful project or a failed one

The second part of the book, “Creation,” Kalam, in the year 1976, lost his father who lived up to 102 years of age. Kalam took the bereavement with courage and remembered these words written on the death of William Butler Yeats by his friend Auden, and his father:

Earth receive an honoured guest; William Yeats is laid to rest:

In the prison of his days

Teach the free man how to praise.

A pleasant surprise came in the form of conferment of Padma Bhushan on Republic Day, 1981.

The third part of the book, “Propitiation,” reflects on Kalam’s spiritual and philosophical beliefs. He discusses the importance of spirituality in his life and how it helped him through difficult times. In this phase of the life, Kalam was responsible for the development of the 5 missiles – Prithvi, Trishul, Akash, Nag and Agni.

The fourth and final part of the book, “Contemplation,” looks back on Kalam’s life and the lessons he learned along the way. He shares his thoughts on leadership, education, and the role of science and technology in society

The main message of “Wings of Fire” is one of perseverance and inspiration. Kalam’s life story is a testament to the power of hard work and determination, and his experiences provide valuable insights into the world of science, politics, and leadership.

Overall, “Wings of Fire” is a fascinating and inspiring book that is definitely worth reading. It offers a unique perspective on Indian history and culture, as well as valuable lessons on leadership and personal growth. Anyone interested in science, politics, or personal development will find something of value in this book.

In conclusion, “Wings of Fire” is an outstanding autobiography that offers a compelling and insightful look into the life of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. This book review of “Wings of Fire” hopes to encourage readers to pick up the book and discover the amazing story of this visionary leader.

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