Meri Jeevan Yatra [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2015] A P J ABDUL KALAM

From a child born in Rameswaram to becoming the eleventh President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalams life is an inspiring tale of extraordinary determination, courage, dedication, and a desire for excellence. In this series of short stories and background illustrations, Dr. Kalam recalls significant moments from his past, both small and large, and tells readers how these moments inspired him. He speaks with warmth and love about the people who left a deep impact on his early life and the people he came into contact with later. He also speaks with great intimacy about his father and his deep love for God, his mother and her compassion and kindness, and the people who shaped his thoughts and perspectives, including those closest to him.He recounts his childhood in a small village near the Bay of Bengal, the obstacles, struggles, and triumphs he faced on his journey to becoming a scientist and then the President of the country. My Life Journey is an honest account of deeply personal experiences, filled with memories of the past, as extraordinary as it is inspiring, insightful, and uplifting. Acknowledgements My Life Journey is an account of a life filled with events.My friend Harry Sheridon has been with me for nearly twenty-two years and has been a partner in many events. He has shared both joys and sorrows with me. Sheridon has been with me through all the ups and downs and has provided me with unwavering support whenever I needed it. May God bless him and his family. I would also like to thank Sudeshnashom Ghosh, who was with me from the conception of the book to its shaping. She patiently engaged with me until the book was published. I salute her efforts.