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The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of thiscountry. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children acrossthis land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written toonly tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book ishis or her story too.'A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of IndependentIndia. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkablesuccess in various fields. Yet, what endeared him to so many was hisdedication to the idea of a developed India, his simple and direct way ofinteracting with people and his deep love for his fellowmen.In My Life Dr Kalam writes his life story starting from his days growing up atRameswaram; about working on India's space and missile programmes; hisyears as the eleventh President of India; and about his life thereafter. Fullof anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of hard work, commitment,courage and innovative thinking, this autobiography is a wonderfulintroduction to a remarkable life. Beautifully illustrated and simply written,My Life will inspire readers of all ages
About the Author
Born on 15 October 1931, at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Dr Avul PakirJainulabdeen Abdul Kalam specialized in Aeronautical Engineering fromMadras Institute of Technology. Dr Kalam was one of the most distinguishedscientists of India and was awarded the Padma Bhushan (1981), the Padma Vibhushan (1990) and India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna(1997).Dr Kalam became the eleventh President of India on 25 July 2002. Hisfocus and greatest ambition was finding ways to transform India into adeveloped nation.
The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of thiscountry. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children acrossthis land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written toonly tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book ishis or her story too.'A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of IndependentIndia. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkablesuccess in various fields. Yet, what endeared him to so many was hisdedication to the idea of a developed India, his simple and direct way ofinteracting with people and his deep love for his fellowmen.In My Life Dr Kalam writes his life story starting from his days growing up atRameswaram; about working on India's space and missile programmes; hisyears as the eleventh President of India; and about his life thereafter. Fullof anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of hard work, commitment,courage and innovative thinking, this autobiography is a wonderfulintroduction to a remarkable life. Beautifully illustrated and simply written,My Life will inspire readers of all ages
About the Author
Born on 15 October 1931, at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Dr Avul PakirJainulabdeen Abdul Kalam specialized in Aeronautical Engineering fromMadras Institute of Technology. Dr Kalam was one of the most distinguishedscientists of India and was awarded the Padma Bhushan (1981), the Padma Vibhushan (1990) and India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna(1997).Dr Kalam became the eleventh President of India on 25 July 2002. Hisfocus and greatest ambition was finding ways to transform India into adeveloped nation.
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| Title: | My life :an illustrated a utobiography |
| Publisher: | Rupa Publications India |
| Author: | A P J A Bdul K |
| Edition: | Paperback |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 8129137895 |
| EAN: | 9788129137890 |
| No. of Pages: | 119 |
| Publish Date: | 2015-10-20 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
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