Mrs.Nidhi Satavlekar,Assistant Professor(nidhi.satavlekar@mmcc.edu.in),
Marathwada Mitra Mandals College of Commerce Pune.

“Ignited Minds Unleashing the power within India”
by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is indeed a powerful and motivating book. Dr. Kalam, known for his visionary leadership and as the former President of India, emphasizes the importance of nurturing the intellectual and creative potential of individuals. His message in the book is clear: by awakening the latent energy in the minds of the youth, India can achieve greatness and progress.
The idea of “dreaming big” is linked to this self-belief. If you believe in your dreams and work towards them with passion and dedication, success becomes inevitable. Dr. Kalam’s ability to turn setbacks into lessons, as he did during his career in the Indian Space and Defence sectors, is an example of how perseverance can lead to remarkable achievements.
What makes his message so compelling is that he doesn’t sugarcoat the struggles one may face, but rather highlights how determination, optimism, and perseverance can help people not only overcome adversity but also thrive in the face of it.

In this book Kalam takes different issues and themes that struck him on his pilgrimage around the country as he met thousands of school children, teachers, scientists, saints and seers in the course of two years. The result is this book that motivates thousands of people. I too got motivated by this book Ignited Minds Unleashing the Power within India, examines why having so many skills, our nations is lagging behind
Concluding Remarks: I highly recommend this book as it loads zeal and eager to achieve success.
Few lines which make us remain determined to our goals from this book :
● When failure occurs, challenge it with a cheerful attitude.
● The teachings of Khwaja Sahib:-The noblest character is possessed by one who is graceful in poverty, content in hunger, cheerful in grief and friendly in hostility.
● There is hope among chaos, promise among problems