This is the autobiography of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the aerospace scientist who became India's eleventh president. He describes his childhood in Rameswaram, where his father was a boat owner and imam, and his education that led him to ISRO and DRDO. He recounts the development of India's satellite launch vehicle SLV-3 and the missile program, naming colleagues and mentors such as Vikram Sarabhai and Satish Dhawan. He reflects on the struggles, failures and ideas behind India's scientific growth.
A good read for students and anyone seeking inspiration from a scientist's life, especially young people interested in science and engineering. It shows how persistence and teamwork produce results over years.
Inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rajhans Prakashan
- ISBN
- 9788174341440
- Language
- MR
