Book Review: APJ Abdul Kalam's Autobiography

This book is very interesting to read. The whole life of APJ Abdul Kalam from childhood till his involvement in Indian space programme is thoroughly noted. His working under the able leadership of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and the behind-the-scenes depiction of various inventions are mentioned aptly. The fact that he assembled a first-ever hovercraft purely by indigenous means in India doesn't escape this book's reach and makes it worth reading.

Many enlightening aspects of his work such as how he gets inspiration for the many scientific inventions are described too. He once was inspired from a management textbook someone had left behind in the lobby of a hotel. He picked up and read it; he was creative.

The course of events that led to the man of mettle he had grown into can well be found in this book. This man was an enigma and a true genius whose intellect paved the road for a successful space programme for India.

All one can do is wait with a bated breath and watch the sequence of events unfold in this autobiography of his. It gives a peek into the life of a very distinguished person in our society.

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