Beautifully illustrated and simply written, My Life will inspire readers of all ages. Of anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of hard work, commitment, courage and innovative thinking, this autobiography is a wonderful introduction to a remarkable life. In My Life Dr Kalam writes his life story starting from his days growing up at Rameswaram about working on India’s space and missile programmes his years as the eleventh President of India and about his life thereafter. Yet, what endeared him to so many was hisĭedication to the idea of a developed India, his simple and direct way of interacting with people and his deep love for his fellowmen. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkable success in various fields. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India. I want every young reader to think that this book is his or her story too.’Ī.P.J. This book was not written to only tell my story. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children across this land, I too learnt from a million minds. ‘The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of this country. In The Story of My Life, author and activist Helen Keller recounts her early education with Anne Sullivan from the Perkins Institute for the Blind.
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