Its an autobiographical book about Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, the Ex-President of India.
He was an Aerospace Scientist born in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. He was an awardee of many highest civilian awards in India and even in other countries. He was the man behind ISRO.
The book tells how a common boy has spent his life in a very small village and became the President of India and Chairman of ISRO. Living in a small house and studying under street lights and launching Indias first rocket in backyard.
This book teaches that it doesnt matter where you come from and whats your background, it only matters what is your aim and what you do to achieve your goals and get success in your life.
In this book you also get some family photographs & where he spent is childhood and what struggle he had to face.
Its a good book to read, can motivate you and change your way of thinking.