This is absolutely the most inspiring book I have read in my life.
The book is the story of a boy from a not-so-well-to-do economic background who grows on to be a great Person . When you read this book, you will understand why he is such a great visionary, leader and above all philosopher.
I would like to write up a few reason why one should read this book.
- It is small.
I know it might sound stupid, but truely, I have often been pained reading books which beat around the bush and take a long to actually come to the point. You can see that the book has been written to be concise and to the point.
- It is not about Abdul Kalam.
It is about essences of his experiences. Part of the reason this book is unput downable is its total lack of self involvement . I believe that at some level, most auto-biographies tend to be self involved. This book for a refreshing change is not. It is all about clearly explaining a journey concisely and as he puts it ’in a bird’s eye view’
- It is about passion and leadership.
This book is not as much of a story of scientist as it is of a Leader and a Manager. As he mentions in the book, he was awarded a Doctor of Science degree on the stage as Nelson Mandela. I guess for about the same reason. Both were passionate leaders.
This book ought be read by every single indian. And yes I am absolutely proud of the President of my Country! I was proud we had a great scientist as president before I read the book. Now, I realise that we have a president who is an even greater philosopher, leader, visionary and humanitarian.