Wings of Fire

Name of Reviewer – Sanjana Dilip Gaikwad, Final Year B.A.B.Ed, Ashoka College of Education, Nashik.
It is a very inspiring autobiography of the 11th president of India — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, titled Wings of Fire. This book is an inspiring account of Kalam’s life journey from a small village in Tamil Nadu to being one of India’s most popular and respected scientists and leaders. Using absolute Candor and simplicity, Kalam shares his childhood, challenges, obstacles and triumphs, and the contributions of the people in his life that motivated and kicked started his most important life and career decisions. Kalam’s story teaches that perseverance, hard work, and following your dreams are the keys to success. The book is an inspiring read about the human spirit at its core and a great homage to the people who have inspired and supported Kalam throughout his life. “Wings of Fire” is essential reading to get motivated and rise to the challenges.
“Wings of Fire” is a moving and inspirational autobiography that gives an honest insight into the life of APJ Abdul Kalam. Kalam talks about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and determination through his story. He tells us what are the key take aways from his life experience, he highlights the importance of education, mentors and leadership. One of the most inspiring aspects of the book is Kalam’s passion for science and technology. His experiences working on various projects, including the Agni missile and the Indian space program, are fascinating and provide valuable insights into the world of science and research.
The book also highlights Kalam’s commitment to education and his belief in the power of knowledge to transform lives. He shares his experiences as a teacher and a mentor, and shows how these roles have helped him to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
His writing cadence is direct and raw, providing insights into his life not easily found elsewhere. From that moment, he projected the information he absorbed onto the people he came across in the juvenile system, which serves as a significant inspiration for the book. The language is simple, very accessible, making the book super readable, easy to digest and for obvious reasons it is a transformative book.
Throughout the book, Kalam emphasizes the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and leadership. He shares his experiences working with various teams, including the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and shows how these experiences have helped him to develop his leadership skills.
The book each expected books have receive great applause from all the critics for its motivational, and positive story. Additionally, it has been best-selling in India and abroad, and has been translated into several languages like English, Hindi, Tamil and many others. This book is proof of the strength of the human will and it serves as a reminder that through diligence and perseverance, all things are attainable.
In summary, ”Wings of Fire” is an inspiring and motivating read that encourages people to follow their dream and goal. A book that everyone seeking true role models need to read if they need encouragement to keep going and do well.