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This memoir is by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who was a leading figure in India's space and missile programs and later the president. He recounts his childhood in Rameswaram, his education, and his years at ISRO and DRDO, including the work on the SLV-3 satellite launch vehicle and the Agni and Prithvi missiles. He pays tribute to the teachers and colleagues who shaped him, such as Vikram Sarabhai, and reflects on failure and perseverance. The book was written with Arun Tiwari.

A good read for young people who want a role model from science and engineering. It also interests anyone curious about India's rocket and missile history from the inside.

Inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.

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