Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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The inspiring sequel to Wings of Fire. Over 3 lakh copies sold. 'It was like any other day on the Anna University campus in Chennai. As I was returning to my room in the evening, the vice-chancellor, Prof. A. Kalanidhi, fell in step with me. Someone had been frantically trying to get in touch with me through the day, he said. Indeed, the phone was ringing when I entered the room. When I answered, a voice at the other end said, 'The prime minister wants to talk with you.' Some months earlier, I had left my post as Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India to return to teaching. Now, as I spoke to the PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, my life was set for an unexpected change.'Turning Points takes up the incredible Kalam story from where Wings of Fire left off. It brings together details from his career and presidency that are not generally known as he speaks out for the first time on certain points of controversy. It is a continuing saga, above all, of a journey - individual and collective - that will take India to 2020 and beyond as a developed nation.

About the Author

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam (October 15, 1931- July 27, 2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Greatly admired all over India and played a leading role in developing the country's missile program. From humble roots in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Dr Kalam in an inspirational autobiography 'The Wings of Fire' traces the rise and the mark he made in life. He's the recipient of India's many prestigious awards including the highest-ranked Bharat Ratna (1997), Padma Vibhushan (1990), Padma Bhushan (1981). More to the list are Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration (1997), Veer Savarkar Award (1998), SASTRA Ramanujan Prize-Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (2000), Von Braun Award-National Space Society (2013).

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Author: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Publisher: Harper Collins India (First Edition)

Publishing Date: November 24, 2014

Edition Language: English

Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies, Self-Help, Personal Transformation, Inspirational

ISBN-10: 9350293471

ISBN-13: 978-9350293478

Pages: 192 (Paperback)

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